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Massey Ferguson 1742 vs Massey Ferguson 42

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 42

Utility

power
42 hp
displacement
152 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 42 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 42 higher · +0.4 hp (<1%)
174241.6 hp
4242 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1742 is in the 36th percentile; 42 is in the 36th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 42 higher · +51 ci (+50%)
1742101 ci
42152 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1742 is in the 24th percentile; 42 is in the 39th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
17423
423
Median Utility Tractor4

1742 is in the 23rd percentile; 42 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
174212
4212
Median Utility Tractor12

1742 is in the 50th percentile; 42 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1742 (A)42 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 42Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model174242—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 42Difference
ManufacturerMitsubishiPerkins—
ModelK38A3.152—
Power Output41.6hp42hp▲ 42+0.4 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,250RPM▲ 1742+250 RPM · +11%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement101ci152ci▲ 42+51 ci · +50%
Bore3.4in3.6in▲ 42+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke3.7in5in▲ 42+1.3 in · +35%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 42Difference
TypePower shuttleGear with two-speed power shift option—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 42Difference
Length131in118in▲ 1742+13 in · +11%
Width64.2in72.1in▲ 42+7.9 in · +12%
Height91.3in56.1in▲ 1742+35.2 in · +63%
Operating Weight3,638lb3,638lbSame

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 42Difference
System TypeOpen center gear pumpNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 42Difference
TypeIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 22,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 42Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,535lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 42Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 42Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 42Difference
CoolantNot recorded2.7gal—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 42Difference
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 · 39th percentile (152 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 31st percentile (3,638 lb)B · 31st percentile (3,638 lb)
A · 1742B · 42Median Utility Tractor
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