massey ferguson 240

I've seen the threads detailing the fix for the classic stuck gear problem for MF240 tractors. We run a fleet of 8 of them for our harvest season 3 months of the year and for us it is the silent grenade waiting to go off in each machine, we forget about it for weeks or months then at seemingly...

Hydraulic fault light is on, system losing pressure and function. Drained fluid to clean filter and found all sorts of foreign material blocking filler and massive pieces of thin gasket like material in the filler bowl. Big pieces have waffle pattern in them Just shy of 2000 hours, original...

hi my name is Kody from tenterfield nsw Australia. i have a Massey Ferguson 240 and we broke the banjo bolt on the return line so we replaced the bolt. the leak is fixed but every since then the whole tractor feels like it has lost power. i have clean the injectors and cleaned the filters but it...

hi my name is Kody from tenterfield nsw Australia. i have a Massey Ferguson 240 and we broke the banjo bolt on the return line so we replaced the bolt. the leak is fixed but every since then the whole tractor feels like it has lost power. i have clean the injectors and cleaned the filters but it...

Does anyone have any pics of their tractors with light bar install? Have had the tractor for 3yrs and the lights have never worked. Recently purchased small light bar and looking to mount straight on the hood if possible as the tractor came without a rollover bar. Tractor has no brush guard and...

Getting ready to replace the fuel filters on an older MF 240. According to Agco online parts manual both filters are the same. Is this correct? Just assumed they would be different micron ratings like most primary/secondary setups. Anyone ever replace this setup with spin on filter heads? Looks...

Hey guys im new to this so bare with me. I have a Massey Ferguson 240 with the Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel, its a great running tractor but lately its been giving me what seems to be fuel issues. The tractor will crank up and run fine but after about 20-30 mins it will idle up high like im pushing...

I have a MF 240 that runs and work great , but when I throttle down to idle and then jusks the throttle to full revs it starts to spatter like a petrol engine with a carburator that gets flooded . If I take the revs up slow it runnes fine . Help to diagnose ?

Hello Folks New here and I have my first tractor question. I just replaced the external pump and shaft on my 240/232 FEL after the splines ate themselves and it looks like there was a reason for it. I think the crankshaft pulley adapter bushings are probably shot as the adapter moves up and...

Hi, I am getting ready to change the hydraulic fluid under the seat.. Few question. Where is drain screw? Where to pour new fluid in? How many gallon or liter? Do I change when it is warm or cold? I have repair manual but unfortunately I can't remember where I put them.. I am in between...

Hello, I bought a 1998 Massey Ferguson 240 and am in the process of restoring it. The tractor has the factory auxiliary type hydraulic pump. The 3 point lift did not initially work. I replaced the hydraulic fluid and cleaned the strainer filter. Both were quite nasty. After starting up the...

I have a Massey 240 that I bought a while back. I've just recently needed to use the remote hydraulics (it has the double spool valve mounted under the driver's seat, directly to the lift cover). I've been using a nh 472 haybine with double acting cylinder and the tractor handles it great...

I have come across the two lately in 4x4 with FEL that seem smaller in dimension although not HP than the typical utility tractor. The 362 struck me as utility for sure with the amount of steel there but the 240 was just a drive by. I like the looks of these but want clear move up from my large...

Hi all, I was just wondering if Massey Ferguson 240's had hub reduction in the wet brakes as I am looking to fit some but if they have hub reduction then I can pinch some out of a 165 etc. Thanks

I had been moving some gravel with the loader and was losing responsiveness and most control of the front end and stopped the tractor. There is a single steering cylinder mounted centrally on the front axle. The four screws holding cylinder to the axle had come loose (but did not lose...

I have a MF 240 without auxiliary hydraulics. I want to add an internal auxiliary hydraulic pump to be able to add a front end loader. Does anyone know the necessary parts required to make this alteration. Seems like everyone wants to suggest a crankshaft mounted pump or a PTO pump or the MF...

I am in the process of installing a front end loader on my Massey 240. The tractor has no remotes. so what do i need to get pressure and return for my loader

After lots of searching I can't find an answer. Is it possible to add hydraulic remotes to the 240 without having to use a divertor valve? What good is a hydraulic top link when you have to switch off the 3PH? Anybody got one installed?

hello I have removed the loader off my MF 232 in order to paint it. When I removed the large support that bolts to underside and side of tractor under the transmission area, I noticed that the cover plate under the tractor chassis had been removed - likely when loader was installed. Is it...

A friend has a Massey 240 diesel 2wd with FEL for sale. I haven't looked at it yet but was wondering what a fair ballpark price would be? It seems to be in reasonably good condition? I owned a 135 and a 150 years ago and they were both very efficient and pretty reliable though limited to what...

Hi everyone, New to the site (as a poster). I have been lurking for many months educating myself a bit about tractors. To be sure though I am definitely a newbie with this stuff. Anyway I finally bought a 20 year old MF 240 from a used tractor dealer in Florida - sight unseen other than...

I have a 1988 MF 240 and wanted to know if anyone has heard of others having issues with the fuel lift pump getting leaks. I have owned my MF 240 for 4 years and have replaced the fuel lift pump 5 times due to leaks. I asked the local MF dealer about the issue and he said it was because today's...

Massey Ferguson 240 is leaking fluid where the brake shaft goes into the rear axle. I took the shaft off and the carter pin off but the pin willn,t come out of the part to release the pin that operates the brakes internal system is this one piece or is this a seal under the part that needs...

Been reading what I can find and I am getting closer to buying my first project tractor. Found these two models in my price range and trying to make a decision. Any input would be appreciated, but what I am hoping for is a comparison of what I will have at the end of the project. Tractor will be...

So about 3 weeks ago now my MF 240 refused to go into Gears 2,3 and 4. I only have 1st and reverse which is a pain in the arse when trying to get somewhere as you can imagine! There is absolutely no grind when I try to get into the lost gears, just feels like I'm hitting a wall!! Any idea's what...

So about 3 weeks ago now my MF 240 refused to go into Gears 2,3 and 4. I only have 1st and reverse which is a pain in the arse when trying to get somewhere as you can imagine! There is absolutely no grind when I try to get into the lost gears, just feels like I'm hitting a wall!! Any idea's...

front bucket has little power and small leak at bucket control handle

Just to let others know what I found out about repairing a MF 240 that had a terrible front wheel shimmey. I recently drove my tractor at higher than usual speed to take it to town for some repairs. I had to bring the tractor to a stop to get it to quit. What we did was to completly remove...

I was driving my MF240 to town to get the winter services done, and experienced a awful front wheel shimmy. I had to bring the tractor to a stop to get the shimmy to stop, then I took off again and usually got about a mile before it all came back. I was wondering if the tractor has an idler arm...

I have a 1984 MF 240. I have mowed, plowed, and tilled with it without any problems. I bought it with 1850 hours. recently while tilling, and using the PTO set to match engine speed, I had the PTO selector shaft keep jumping to neutral. It didnt happen alot, just enough to be a pain and to the...

I just bought a mid 1980's Massey 240. In researching these models, I see various horsepower ratings, varying from 34 to 42. I know they made this model for many years, and it seems horsepower increased during that period. Does anyone know about the history of this model? I also see in one...

new to this forum and new to tractors. i was given a mf 240 by my wifes boss, he took it to the dealer for repair they told him the crank was broken and it wasnt worth repairing and offered to take it in on trade for a new one. he has other tractors so he didnt need a new one and didnt want...

I have a MF240 and am looking to add an aux hydraulic system to increase what I can do with it. I have seen complete kits for both single and double spool kits, but am not sure what the difference is ? I am new to the tractor world so any help is most appreciated. The single spoll kit list...

Hello my friend! I' m from Greece and recently I bought a second-hand tractor Massey Ferguson 240 mod 91. I am looking for the wiring diagram and owner痴 manual in pdf. Please I would be grateful, if you could send it to me on the email pane8486@yahoo.com I am looking forward to it.Thank you...

Does the fuel filter just spin off? How does the glass bowl come off of the bottom of the fuel filter.Sorry for being dumb about this, inherited this tractor from my dad, its been sitting 2.5 years, just got it up and running, and I think it has some trash in the fuel and the fuel filter needs...

Looking for a loader for a MF 240S. Found a good Allied 295, but according to the Allied website, it won't work on the 240S (but does on the 240). Anyone know the difference betweent the two models? Mine is a 1998 made in Turkey, with only about 490 hours on it. Thanks! Jim

I'm looking for a medium sized utility tractor, I'm thinking 40 to 50 HP. A local tractor yard has both a MF 240 and 245 for sale, about 2000 hours each and each has a 232 QA loader for $6,500 each. Looking at tractodata.com, these machines look pretty close in capabilites. What are the...

I have a Massey Ferguson 240 tractor with a 232 front end loader. The flexible shaft that goes from the forward pulley to the pump has the splines worn off, so that it will not drive the pump. To get another shaft (non-flexible) requires me to give the supplier the length of the old shaft -...

Bought a used MF 240 about a week or so ago. Someone has hacked the wiring. Horn blows when flashers are on. also they wired 2 fans onto the canopy. There is no switch they just run all the time. I know i can just wire a switch, but i would like to have it done right. Does anyone have a wiring...

Anyone know of any bad problems associated with MF 240's

Hey y'all, I'm looking at a used 1996 MF 240 with about 1200 hrs. It is 2x4, no FEL and a wide rear end. It was split open, presumably to replace the clutch. I'm waiting for a call back from the repair shop for confirmation on that. The dealer's asking price is $7500, no implements. Seems a...

Looked at a MF 240 today in north Georgia. The engine cranked right away, no smoke, idled and accelerated very well. The sheet metal looks good and the paint is in good shape although it is almost certainly not original. The tires are in good shape, with good tread and no weathering to speak of...

Greetings, All! I've been wrestling with a starter issue on a MF240. There's now a new starter, new battery cables, good voltage at the battery, all the fuses seem to be in good condition... But still no start. No click. No nuthin. I've attempted to correctly wire the solenoid by the...

This is my second tractor. I recently traded in my MF 35 diesel for a cosmetically restored MF 240. I don't farm, I just have 10 acres of pasture to keep cut. I'm joining the website to tap into the source of information the members have about MF's. My MF 240 runs well, has 2000 hours, and has...

One of my older customers asked me to come tow this out of his driveway. I towed it home. I put a battery in it and it fired up and runs like a top. I dont know its history but I've been watching it for about 3 ｽ years. It has a problem. It has a pump on the front of it that I think drives the...

I just bought a MF 240 with a serial # U29019. I got on tractordata.com to check out what yr.model it is.They show model serial #'s from '83'to '99' & none of them come close to matching mine.Any tractor guru's out there that can help?

I tried to use the frontend loader to pick up the front end to change a flat tire in the field. When I got the tires off the ground, I let the loader handle return back to normal postion and the loader just let the front end fall back to the ground would not hold its position. I do not notice...

I tried to use the frontend loader to pick up the front end to change a flat tire in the field. When I got the tires off the ground, I let the loader handle return back to normal postion and the loader just let the front end fall back to the ground would not hold its position. I do not notice...

Looking at purchasing a used tractor. Have found a MF 231S and a MF 240 for the same price. Condition and hours are pretty much the same. The 231S is newer (2000). Is one of these preferable to the other? Reason/s? Thanks. OldDirt

Hello, I have a mid-80's MF 240 and I need to know what # oil filter to use? I have NAPA Gold 3166 for Fuel Filter. Also, what oil do you recommend using? 10w-30? 10w-40? What about brake shoe? Can it be found at Tractor Supply Store? I would like to buy good quality at affordable price...

Hello, I bought my first MF 240 from my uncle (dad's brother) because he sold it to me for $3,000. I would assume I got helluva of a deal?? It was in a good working condition but needed brake job and one of radiator hose was leaking. Got it fixed ok now but will get to brake soon... Anyway...

This auction looks bogus. He does not specify a location. I've written him twice with no response. I have a continual search running, entire ag category, limited to 'within 200 miles'. Playing around with the search terms I've located this auction to within city of San Francisco. I asked him...

Is it my imagination or is there just not very much real information on the Internet or on most tractor boards about MF 240 tractors? Very little if any information related to, years made, serial numbers, opinions, reviews, problems or issues. I realize there have been business issues in the...

i have a 1986 model mf 240 i believe the engine is rated at 41 hp but was wondering what the pto is rated at. also what size tiller would it pull well.thanks for replying.