Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 1742 vs Massey Ferguson 50X

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 50X

Utility

power
42 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 50X specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 50X higher · +0.4 hp (<1%)
174241.6 hp
50X42 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1742 is in the 36th percentile; 50X is in the 36th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 50X higher · +52 ci (+51%)
1742101 ci
50X153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1742 is in the 24th percentile; 50X is in the 40th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
17423
50X3
Median Utility Tractor4

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

Operating Weight

▲ 50X higher · +112 lb (+3%)
17423,638 lb
50X3,750 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1742 is in the 31st percentile; 50X is in the 33rd · 5,107 models

1742 (A)50X (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 50XDifference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model174250X—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 50XDifference
ManufacturerMitsubishiPerkins—
ModelK38A3.152—
Power Output41.6hp42hp▲ 50X+0.4 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,250RPM▲ 1742+250 RPM · +11%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement101ci153ci▲ 50X+52 ci · +51%
Bore3.4inNot recorded—
Stroke3.7inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 50XDifference
TypePower shuttleNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 50XDifference
Length131in119in▲ 1742+12 in · +10%
Width64.2in64.5in▲ 50X+0.3 in · <1%
Height91.3in78.7in▲ 1742+12.6 in · +16%
Operating Weight3,638lb3,750lb▲ 50X+112 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 50XDifference
System TypeOpen center gear pumpNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 50XDifference
TypeIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 22,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 50XDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchRear Type I—
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity2,535lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 50XDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 50XDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 1742Massey Ferguson 50XDifference
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)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 31st percentile (3,638 lb)B · 33rd percentile (3,750 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 42nd percentile (131 in)B · 26th percentile (119 in)
A · 1742B · 50XMedian Utility Tractor
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