Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 1742 vs Massey Ferguson 342

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
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 342

Utility

power
42 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 342 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 342 higher · +0.4 hp (<1%)
174241.6 hp
34242 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1742 is in the 36th percentile; 342 is in the 36th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 342 higher · +52 ci (+51%)
1742101 ci
342153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1742 is in the 24th percentile; 342 is in the 40th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
17423
3423
Median Utility Tractor4

1742 is in the 23rd percentile; 342 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1742 higher · +4 (+50%)
174212
3428
Median Utility Tractor12

1742 is in the 50th percentile; 342 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

1742 (A)342 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 342Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model1742342—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 342Difference
ManufacturerMitsubishiPerkins—
ModelK38Not recorded—
Power Output41.6hp42hp▲ 342+0.4 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,250RPM▲ 1742+250 RPM · +11%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement101ci153ci▲ 342+52 ci · +51%
Bore3.4in3.6in▲ 342+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke3.7in5in▲ 342+1.3 in · +35%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 342Difference
TypePower shuttleManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 342Difference
Length131in137in▲ 342+6 in · +5%
Width64.2inNot recorded—
Height91.3in94.1in▲ 342+2.8 in · +3%
Operating Weight3,638lb5,512lb▲ 342+1,874 lb · +52%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 342Difference
System TypeOpen center gear pumpNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 342Difference
TypeIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 22,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 342Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity2,535lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 342Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 342Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 342Difference
TypeTwo-post folding ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 36th percentile (41.6 hp)B · 36th percentile (42 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 24th percentile (101 ci)B · 40th percentile (153 ci)

Cylinders

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

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 · 52nd percentile (5,512 lb)
A · 1742B · 342Median Utility Tractor
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