| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
| Backhoe loader tractor | |
| Variants | |
| 40B | industrial tractor |
| Massey Ferguson 40B Engine | |
| Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel | |
| Massey Ferguson 40B Transmissions | |
| 6-speed manual shuttle | |
| 4-speed power shuttle with torque converter | |
| Massey Ferguson 40B Power | |
| Engine (gross) | 59 hp 44.0 kW |
| Engine (net) | 54 hp 40.3 kW |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Final drives | outboard planetary |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
| Differential mechanical wet disc brakes | |
| Open operator station. Optional four-post ROPS canopy. Optional cab. | |
| Photos | |
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| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 18.5 gal 70.0 L |
| Hydraulic system | 10.5 gal (reservoir) 39.7 L |
|   | 13 gal (loader) 49.2 L |
|   | 17 gal (backhoe) 64.3 L |
| Steering | 2 qts 1.9 L |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type | open center |
| Capacity | 10.5 gal (reservoir) 39.7 L |
|   | 13 gal (loader) 49.2 L |
|   | 17 gal (backhoe) 64.3 L |
| Pressure | 2500 psi 172.4 bar |
| Total flow | 26 gpm 98.4 lpm |
| Steering cap. | 2 qts 1.9 L |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 84 inches 213 cm |
| Weight | 11,300 lbs 5125 kg |
| Front tire | 11Lx15 |
| Rear tire | 16.9x24 |
| Backhoe & Loader | |
| Dig depth | 175 inches 444 cm |
| Dump angle | 48 inches 121 cm |
| Electrical | |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 37 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Battery AH | 95 |
| References | |
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| MF40B Backhoe Loader published in 1977, by Massey Ferguson | |
| Backhoe Loaders - Tractor Loaders - Industrial Tractors published in 1977, by Massey Ferguson | |
| Backhoe Loaders - Tractor Loaders - Industrial Tractors published in 1979, by Massey Ferguson | |
| Industrial Machinery Buyer's Guide published in 1980, by Massey Ferguson | |
| Backhoe Loaders - Tractor Loaders - Industrial Tractors published in 1981, by Massey Ferguson | |
| Industrial & Construction Machinery Sales Manual published in 1977, by Massey Ferguson* | |
| *Publication contains known errors. |
| Page information | |
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| Updated on September 11, 2023 |