Head to head · Sub-Compact

AGCO ST40 vs Massey Ferguson 42

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AGCOModel A

AGCO ST40

Sub-Compact

power
40.1 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full ST40 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 42

Utility

power
42 hp
displacement
152 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 42 specs
AGCOAGCO ST40
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 42

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ 42 higher · +1.9 hp (+5%)
ST4040.1 hp
4242 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

ST40 is in the 77th percentile; 42 is in the 80th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 42 higher · +60.6 ci (+66%)
ST4091.4 ci
42152 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

ST40 is in the 50th percentile; 42 is in the 84th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
ST403
423
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

ST40 is in the 50th percentile; 42 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ ST40 higher · +4 (+33%)
ST4016
4212
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

ST40 is in the 89th percentile; 42 is in the 73rd · 616 models

ST40 (A)42 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAGCO ST40Massey Ferguson 42Difference
ManufacturerAGCOMassey Ferguson—
ModelST4042—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecAGCO ST40Massey Ferguson 42Difference
ManufacturerIsekiPerkins—
ModelE3CDA3.152—
Power Output40.1hp42hp▲ 42+1.9 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,250RPM▲ ST40+350 RPM · +16%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.4ci152ci▲ 42+60.6 ci · +66%
Bore3.4in3.6in▲ 42+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke3.3in5in▲ 42+1.7 in · +52%

Transmission

SpecAGCO ST40Massey Ferguson 42Difference
TypeMultiple options available (synchronized shuttle, power shuttle, hydrostatic)Gear with two-speed power shift option—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAGCO ST40Massey Ferguson 42Difference
Length122in118in▲ ST40+4 in · +3%
Width60.2in72.1in▲ 42+11.9 in · +20%
Height94.4in56.1in▲ ST40+38.3 in · +68%
Operating Weight3,323lb3,638lb▲ 42+315 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecAGCO ST40Massey Ferguson 42Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAGCO ST40Massey Ferguson 42Difference
TypeRear PTO: 540, Mid PTO: SAE 15 1.0Not recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecAGCO ST40Massey Ferguson 42Difference
Rear Tire Size13.6-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAGCO ST40Massey Ferguson 42Difference
Hitch TypeRearNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecAGCO ST40Massey Ferguson 42Difference
Chassis Type4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAGCO ST40Massey Ferguson 42Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAGCO ST40Massey Ferguson 42Difference
Coolant1.7gal2.7gal▲ 42+1 gal · +59%

Operator Station

SpecAGCO ST40Massey Ferguson 42Difference
TypeROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 77th percentile (40.1 hp)B · 80th percentile (42 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 50th percentile (91.4 ci)B · 84th percentile (152 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 89th percentile (16)B · 73rd percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 63rd percentile (3,323 lb)B · 69th percentile (3,638 lb)
A · ST40B · 42Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageAGCO ST40Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 42