Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 1260 vs Massey Ferguson 1742

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 1260

Utility

power
40 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full 1260 specs
Massey Ferguson 1742 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1742

Utility

power
41.6 hp
displacement
101 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 1742 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1260
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1742 higher · +1.6 hp (+4%)
126040 hp
174241.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1260 is in the 33rd percentile; 1742 is in the 36th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1742 higher · +9.6 ci (+11%)
126091.4 ci
1742101 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1260 is in the 18th percentile; 1742 is in the 24th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12603
17423
Median Utility Tractor4

1260 is in the 23rd percentile; 1742 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1260 higher · +4 (+33%)
126016
174212
Median Utility Tractor12

1260 is in the 73rd percentile; 1742 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1260 (A)1742 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1742Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model12601742—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1742Difference
ManufacturerIsekiMitsubishi—
ModelE3CDK38—
Power Output40hp41.6hp▲ 1742+1.6 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,500RPM▲ 1260+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.4ci101ci▲ 1742+9.6 ci · +11%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.3in3.7in▲ 1742+0.4 in · +12%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1742Difference
TypeSynchro shuttlePower shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1742Difference
Length122in131in▲ 1742+9 in · +7%
Width55.9in64.2in▲ 1742+8.3 in · +15%
Height86.2in91.3in▲ 1742+5.1 in · +6%
Operating Weight3,200lb3,638lb▲ 1742+438 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1742Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen center gear pump—
Steering TypePower assistPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1742Difference
TypeIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutch (optional)Independent with electro-hydraulic clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded2,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1742Difference
Hitch TypeThree-point hitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,870lb2,535lb▲ 1260+335 lb · +13%

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1742Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePower assistPower—
Brake TypeWet discWet discSame

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1742Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1742Difference
Coolant1.7galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1742Difference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPSTwo-post folding ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 33rd percentile (40 hp)B · 36th percentile (41.6 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 18th percentile (91.4 ci)B · 24th percentile (101 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 25th percentile (3,200 lb)B · 31st percentile (3,638 lb)
A · 1260B · 1742Median Utility Tractor
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