Head to head · Utility

LS KR45 vs Massey Ferguson 42

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LSModel A

LS KR45

Utility

power
43 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
32
Full KR45 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
LSLS KR45
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 42

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,9335,720

Engine Power

▲ KR45 higher · +1 hp (+2%)
KR4543 hp
4242 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

KR45 is in the 37th percentile; 42 is in the 36th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KR45 higher · +1 ci (<1%)
KR45153 ci
42152 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

KR45 is in the 40th percentile; 42 is in the 39th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ KR45 higher · +1 (+33%)
KR454
423
Median Utility Tractor4

KR45 is in the 50th percentile; 42 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ KR45 higher · +20 (+167%)
KR4532
4212
Median Utility Tractor12

KR45 is in the 97th percentile; 42 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

KR45 (A)42 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecLS KR45Massey Ferguson 42Difference
ManufacturerLSMassey Ferguson
ModelKR4542
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecLS KR45Massey Ferguson 42Difference
ManufacturerLSPerkins
ModelS4QLA3.152
Power Output43hp42hpKR45+1 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,250RPMKR45+350 RPM · +16%
Cylinders43KR45+1 · +33%
Displacement153ci152ciKR45+1 ci · <1%
Bore3.5in3.6in42+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke4.1in5in42+0.9 in · +22%

Transmission

SpecLS KR45Massey Ferguson 42Difference
TypeSynchronized ShuttleGear with two-speed power shift option

Dimensions & Weight

SpecLS KR45Massey Ferguson 42Difference
Length126in118inKR45+8 in · +7%
Width62.2in72.1in42+9.9 in · +16%
Height94.9in56.1inKR45+38.8 in · +69%
Operating Weight3,638lb3,638lbSame

Hydraulics

SpecLS KR45Massey Ferguson 42Difference
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecLS KR45Massey Ferguson 42Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII/I
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear

Chassis & Drive

SpecLS KR45Massey Ferguson 42Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD
Drive Type4WD2WD
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded

Electrical

SpecLS KR45Massey Ferguson 42Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecLS KR45Massey Ferguson 42Difference
CoolantNot recorded2.7gal

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 37th percentile (43 hp)B · 36th percentile (42 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 40th percentile (153 ci)B · 39th percentile (152 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 97th percentile (32)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 31st percentile (3,638 lb)B · 31st percentile (3,638 lb)
A · KR45B · 42Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageLS KR45Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 42