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Massey Ferguson 2606H vs Massey Ferguson 1M.40

Massey Ferguson2606H

Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 2606H

~$33,793

65 hp engine · 55 PTO−15% to the shaft
Massey Ferguson1M.40

Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 1M.40

~$29,466

39.4 hp engine · 30 PTO−24% to the shaft

The Massey Ferguson 1M.40 lists about $4,327 lower; the Massey Ferguson 2606H carries 55 hp to the PTO against 30; the Massey Ferguson 2606H lifts 2,470 lbs on the loader against 1,870; the Massey Ferguson 2606H buys more PTO horsepower per dollar, 1.63 per $1,000 against 1.02.

Massey Ferguson 2606H and Massey Ferguson 1M.40 compared row by row. A highlighted cell takes that row on the stated rule: more power, lift, capacity or flow, or a lower price.
SpecMassey Ferguson 2606HMassey Ferguson 1M.40
Price~$33,793~$29,466
What that price isMSRP, base buildMSRP, base build
Size classUtilityCompact
TransmissionShuttlePower Shuttle
Engine hp65 hp39.4 hp
PTO hp55 hp30 hp
Loader lift2,470 lbsat the pivot pin1,870 lbs500 mm ahead of the pin
Three-point lift2,755 lbs24 in behind the lift points2,535 lbs24 in behind the lift points
Hydraulic flow10.6 GPM12.6 GPM
Drive4WD4WD
EngineSimpsonIseki
Weight5,710 lbs3,428 lbs
Fuel tanknot publishednot published
4WDYesYes
Front loaderYesYes
Cab availableNoYes
HydrostaticNoNo
Power steeringYesYes
Cruise controlNoNo
Warranty6 yr / 2000 hr powertrain5 yr powertrain

A highlighted cell wins its row on the rule named above the table: more power, lift, capacity or flow, or a lower price. A lift row is left unwon whenever the two makers measured in different places, or where either of them did not say — a figure quoted at the pivot pin and one quoted 500 mm ahead of it describe the same loader and differ by roughly a third, so ranking them against each other would invent a result. Prices are typical list and move with dealer packages.

From owner discussion and long-term write-ups

What owners of each one say

Massey Ferguson 2606H

What they like

  • The 8x8 synchro shuttle is the standard transmission here, not an option, so direction changes do not mean the clutch the way they do on the 2604H
  • 55 hp at the PTO from 65 at the engine, an 85 percent take-off that will run a seven-foot cutter or a small baler
  • 5,710 lb in 4WD form, over 800 lb heavier than the 2605H, which is what turns engine power into drawbar pull
  • Turbocharged intercooled 2.6 L Simpson meeting Tier 4 Final without a DPF interval to plan around
  • Available in 2WD at 5,115 lb for flat-ground work
  • Same 15.7 gpm hydraulic system as the smaller models, so nothing was cut back to hit the price

What they complain about

  • The 4WD build is $4,826 over the 2WD one in AGCO's price book and the MF911X loader a further $8,668, so a loader-equipped 2606H lands a long way above its base figure
  • The MF911X loader rates 2,470 lb at the pivot pins and 1,500 lb at 31.5 inches forward - less than the 2,755 lb the three-point hitch lifts behind, so the rear linkage is the stronger end of this tractor
  • 2,755 lb at the hitch is unchanged from the 55 hp model below it, so 10 extra horsepower buys no extra lift
  • No fuel tank capacity is published for the series
  • Folding ROPS only, no cab anywhere in the 2600 H range, which is a hard sell at 65 hp against a New Holland Workmaster 65
  • 10.6 gpm to implements is the same as the 45 hp 2604H, so hydraulic capacity does not scale with the engine
  • The 2,470 lb loader figure is the MF911X, the 4WD 2600H loader, which is why the 2WD-only 2605H out-lifts this model on paper despite having 10 fewer horsepower

Massey Ferguson 1M.40

What they like

  • 30.0 hp at the PTO on the 12-speed power shuttle, enough for a six-foot rotary cutter that the 1M.35 has to be worked harder to turn
  • Same 3,428 lb weight as the 1M.35 for 3.2 more engine horsepower, so the extra output is not paid for in ground pressure
  • 12.6 gpm pump plus 7 gpm dedicated to steering, so loader cycle times hold up under a full bucket
  • 1,870 lb loader capacity rated 19.5 inches forward of the pivot pin, which is the conservative point rather than the flattering one
  • Folding ROPS standard with an air-conditioned cab optional at 3,858 lb
  • The 1.8 L Iseki three-cylinder runs without a turbo, so there is one fewer wear item than on rivals that turbocharge to reach 40 hp

What they complain about

  • A cab takes this to $38,399 and the Deluxe Cab to $42,135, so the operator station alone can cost more than a whole 1GC sub-compact
  • Every capacity figure is identical to the cheaper 1M.35, so the whole case for the 1M.40 is 3.2 engine horsepower
  • No fuel tank capacity is published by Massey or by the specification databases
  • 30.0 hp at the PTO from 39.4 at the engine, dropping to 27.9 on the hydrostatic - about a quarter lost either way
  • Massey names no loader model and publishes no hydraulic or warranty detail on the M Series page itself
Massey Ferguson 2606H spec sheetMassey Ferguson 1M.40 spec sheet