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Massey Ferguson 1742 vs Massey Ferguson 245

Massey Ferguson 1742 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 1742

Utility

power
41.6 hp
displacement
101 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 1742 specs
Massey Ferguson 245
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 245

Utility

power
41.1 hp
displacement
145 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 245 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1742 higher · +0.5 hp (+1%)
174241.6 hp
24541.1 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1742 is in the 36th percentile; 245 is in the 35th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 245 higher · +44 ci (+44%)
1742101 ci
245145 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1742 is in the 24th percentile; 245 is in the 37th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 245 higher · +1 (+33%)
17423
2454
Median Utility Tractor4

1742 is in the 23rd percentile; 245 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1742 higher · +4 (+50%)
174212
2458
Median Utility Tractor12

1742 is in the 50th percentile; 245 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

1742 (A)245 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 245Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model1742245—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 245Difference
ManufacturerMitsubishiContinental—
ModelK3852810—
Power Output41.6hp41.1hp▲ 1742+0.5 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,250RPM▲ 1742+250 RPM · +11%
Cylinders34▲ 245+1 · +33%
Displacement101ci145ci▲ 245+44 ci · +44%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.7in4.1in▲ 245+0.4 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 245Difference
TypePower shuttleSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 245Difference
Length131in126in▲ 1742+5 in · +4%
Width64.2in70.9in▲ 245+6.7 in · +10%
Height91.3in58.3in▲ 1742+33 in · +57%
Operating Weight3,638lb3,900lb▲ 245+262 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 245Difference
System TypeOpen center gear pumpNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 245Difference
TypeIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutchLive—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 22,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 245Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded6.00-16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded13.6-28—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 245Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,535lb3,120lb▲ 245+585 lb · +23%

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 245Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic—
Brake TypeWet discDifferential Mechanical Drum—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 245Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 245Difference
CoolantNot recorded2.7gal—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 245Difference
TypeTwo-post folding ROPSOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 36th percentile (41.6 hp)B · 35th percentile (41.1 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 24th percentile (101 ci)B · 37th percentile (145 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 31st percentile (3,638 lb)B · 36th percentile (3,900 lb)
A · 1742B · 245Median Utility Tractor
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