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  • Rigid chassis
  • WhichTractor size: Standard-size
  • No lab test on file
  • 1995–1999

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Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is

Massey Ferguson 8140A specs: hp, weight, years

Valmet 620 DS six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 158.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

158.0 hp

117.8 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8140”, claimed

This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.

Weight
13,481 lb
3-point lift
12,434 lb
Hyd. flow
14.1 gpm
Top speed
18.6–24.9 mph

Massey Ferguson 8140A specs: key facts

  • The Massey Ferguson 8140A was built from 1995 to 1999.

  • The Massey Ferguson 8140A has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 117.8 kW (158.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.

  • The Massey Ferguson 8140A was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.

  • The Massey Ferguson 8140A has a Valmet 620 DS engine, a 6-cylinder 6.60 L diesel unit.Source 1

  • The Massey Ferguson 8140A weighs 6,115 kg (13,481 lb) unladen.

  • The Massey Ferguson 8140A has an independent rear PTO running at 540/540E/1000 rpm.

  • The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 8140A lifts 5,640 kg (12,434 lb) at the lower-link ends.

  • The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson 8140A delivers 53.3 L/min (14.1 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8140”

How does the 8140A compare with its class?

  • Strength:

    32 forward gears is high for its class — 78% above the median of 18 across the 169 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

Derived by WhichTractor from 184 comparable records. How we work this out

Illustration of the 1995–1999 Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A, a 158 hp farm tractor, four-wheel-drive version, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph · four-wheel-drive version

How much horsepower does an 8140A have?

The only figure for the 8140A is 158.0 hp (117.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
158.0 hp

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8140”

What engine is in an 8140A?

An 8140A has a Valmet 620 DS, a 6-cylinder 6.60 L diesel engine.

Engine — 8140A engine specifications
Make & modelValmet 620 DS
Cylinders6, liquid-cooledSource 2
Displacement402.6 ci · 6.60 L
Aspirationsupercharged
Max torque470 lb·ft · 637 N·m @ 1,398 rpmSource 2
Injectiondirect injectionSource 2
Electrical system12 VSource 2

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3670”

How much will an 8140A lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?

An 8140A lifts 12,434 lb (5,640 kg) at the lower-link ends.

Hydraulics & PTO — 8140A hydraulics and PTO specifications
Pump flow14.1 gpm · 53.3 L/min
Pressure2,901 psi · 200 bar
Lift at ends12,434 lb · 5,640 kg
Rear PTOIndependent, engine-driven, 540/540E/1000 rpm @ 1,993 engine rpmEngages under load

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8140”

What transmission does an 8140A have?

Transmission specifications for the 8140A are below.

Transmission — 8140A transmission specifications
ClutchPedal-operated dry Valeo double clutch
BrakesHydraulically operated wet Girling disc brake acting on differential side shafts
SteeringHydrostatic Danfoss steering with double-acting steering cylinder
Top speed18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8140”

How much does an 8140A weigh?

An 8140A weighs 13,481 lb (6,115 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — 8140A weights and dimensions
Unladen weight13,481 lb · 6,115 kgtwo-wheel-drive version
Maximum permissible mass25,353 lb · 11,500 kg
Maximum front axle load10,362 lb · 4,700 kg
Maximum rear axle load17,086 lb · 7,750 kg
Wheelbase115.7 in · 2,940 mmtwo-wheel-drive version
Length198.3 in · 5,038 mm
Width83.5–103.7 in · 2,120–2,633 mm
Height119.4 in · 3,034 mm
Ground clearance18.2 in · 463 mm
Front track60.7–84.6 in · 1,543–2,150 mmtwo-wheel-drive version
Rear track72.9–82.9 in · 1,851–2,105 mm

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8140”

What oil does an 8140A take, and how much?

An 8140A engine takes 17.4 qt (16.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

8140A fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil17.4 qt · 16.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8140” · single source, not independently verified
Hydraulic92.5 qt · 87.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8140” · single source, not independently verified
Front axle3.8 qt · 3.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8140” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system28.5 qt · 27.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8140” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

Which tractors compare with an 8140A?

Within 10% of its 158.0 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 8140A

Is an 8140A two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The Massey Ferguson 8140A was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.

What PTO does an 8140A have?

An 8140A has a independent 540/540E/1000 rpm rear PTO.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3670”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8140”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

  1. Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 3670 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-87099 · revision 1066530. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
  2. Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 8140 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-87640 · revision 992212. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document