THE ACREAGE EQUIPMENT FIELD GUIDE
Renamed, not redesigned: reading a new tractor name that keeps the old specifications
Massey Ferguson’s current MF 1E and 2E tractors carry new names but, on their spec sheets, the same engine, PTO and lift figures as the 1800E and 2800E tractors they replaced. That helps a buyer comparing a used 1840E with a new 1E.40. It also means a figure that changes, such as the 2E web page’s PTO numbers, needs explaining before it is relied on.
By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 8, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test
THE DECISION IN NUMBERS
Massey Ferguson 1800E / 2800E against MF 1E / 2E
Values quoted from the 2021 1800E/2800E brochure, the MF 1E (June 2025) and MF 2E (October 2025) spec sheets and the current E Series page, reviewed November 8, 2026.
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| Earlier / current | Rated engine hp | PTO hp Mech / HST (sheets) | Lift at 24 in. | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1825E / MF 1E.25 | 24.0 | 20.4 / 19.2 | 1,598 lb | Weight 2,668 lb in brochure and sheet |
| 1835E / MF 1E.35 | 34.5 | 29.2 / 27.6 | 1,598 lb | Weight 2,877 lb, now 2,888 / 2,943 |
| 1840E / MF 1E.40 | 39.4 | 33.5 / 31.5 | 1,598 lb | Weight 2,877 lb, now 2,888 / 2,943 |
| 2850E / MF 2E.50 | 48.8 | 40.7 / 38.5 | 2,425 lb | Web page: 41.4 / 35.2 |
| 2860E / MF 2E.60 | 57.3 | 48.0 / 45.3 | 2,425 lb | Web page: 48.8 / 45.0 |
Sources for this decision table (4)
- Massey Ferguson 1800E / 2800E brochure MF20B008DS (PDF modified April 2021) ↗p7 Specifications: 1825E, 1835E, 1840E, 2850E, 2860E
- Massey Ferguson MF 1E Series spec sheet MF24SST002FCv02 (June 2025) ↗p2 Technical Specifications
- Massey Ferguson MF 2E Series spec sheet MF25SST002FCv03 (October 2025) ↗p1 feature list; p2 Technical Specifications
- Massey Ferguson current U.S. E Series page (1E and 2E) ↗Specifications table: rated engine power, PTO (MECH / HST), rear lift @24 in., machine weight
The name changes
The 2021 brochure lists the 1825E, 1835E, 1840E, 2850E and 2860E. The current page and spec sheets list the MF 1E.25, 1E.35, 1E.40, 2E.50 and 2E.60. The engines are the same Iseki 1.49-, 1.83- and 2.43-liter units, with the same rated power at 2,600 rpm.
What stayed the same
On the spec sheets, every PTO figure, both lift ratings, the hitch categories, the steering and implement flows and the minimum widths match the 2021 brochure. The PTO type row still reads “Mech: Independent / HST: Transmission” on the 1E and “Independent with SoftStart” on the 2E. Attachment screens for a 1840E and a 1E.40 come out the same on these figures.
What changed
The 1E.35 and 1E.40 base weights are now split by transmission (2,888 lb Mech, 2,943 lb HST) where the 1800E brochure gave 2,877 lb; the web page gives 2,954. The 2E web page lists different PTO figures from both the 2E spec sheet and the 2800E brochure. The 2E feature list mentions a Cat 1 rear hitch while its table says Cat 1 & 2.
Using older documents
An 1840E brochure or manual is a reasonable cross-check for a 1E.40, because the published figures match. It is not proof that a particular tractor, of either name, has the same hitch hardware, PTO engagement or implement limits. Match the operator manual to the serial number before applying any limit, and treat a figure that differs between generations as unconfirmed.
Take these questions with you.
- Is the tractor a renamed version of an earlier model, and do the spec sheets match?
- Which figures, if any, changed between generations?
- Does the operator manual match the tractor’s serial number?
- Does the dealer confirm the PTO figure for the tractor on offer?
Keep these questions with your exact tractor and attachment details.
Use these questions in my seller briefFOLLOW THE NUMBERS
Sources & documentation
Research record reviewed November 8, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.
- Massey Ferguson 1800E / 2800E brochure MF20B008DS (PDF modified April 2021)p7 Specifications: 1825E, 1835E, 1840E, 2850E, 2860E
- Massey Ferguson E Series brochure MF23B005FC (2023)p11 specifications: 1800E / 2800E
- Massey Ferguson MF 1E Series spec sheet MF24SST002FCv02 (June 2025)p2 Technical Specifications
- Massey Ferguson MF 2E Series spec sheet MF25SST002FCv03 (October 2025)p1 feature list; p2 Technical Specifications
- Massey Ferguson current U.S. E Series page (1E and 2E)Specifications table: rated engine power, PTO (MECH / HST), rear lift @24 in., machine weight
- Official U.S. WC88 page: price, capacity and drive system
- Current linked WC88 operator manual, Rev C, 22-Aug-2022
- Official current FH-BX62S product page: exact SKU, USD price and conflicting power/weight text
- Official FH-BX62S series page: self feed and current-manual link
- Current index-linked FH-BX42 & 62 manual, printed p2 / PDF p3
- Product-linked older manual, Revision 1-3-2018, p38
- Betstco official manual index
- Land Pride FM25 current North American family and model listing
- Official FM25 public catalog response — active models, gallery and linked documents
- FM25 operator manual 333-138M, printed 7/1/24 — requirements pp14–20, options pp15,30,33, specifications p39
- Official FM25 brochure — printed p12 model table
