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Massey Ferguson 175 vs Massey Ferguson 420

Massey Ferguson 175 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 175

Utility

power
63 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 175 specs
Massey Ferguson 420 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 420

Utility

power
64 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 420 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 420 higher · +1 hp (+2%)
17563 hp
42064 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

175 is in the 57th percentile; 420 is in the 57th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 175 higher · +35 ci (+17%)
175236 ci
420201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

175 is in the 65th percentile; 420 is in the 55th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 175 higher · +1 (+33%)
1754
4203
Median Utility Tractor4

175 is in the 50th percentile; 420 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 175 higher · +4 (+50%)
17512
4208
Median Utility Tractor12

175 is in the 50th percentile; 420 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

175 (A)420 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 175Massey Ferguson 420Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model175420—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 175Massey Ferguson 420Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelPerkins A4.2361103C 33T—
Power Output63hp64hp▲ 420+1 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,200RPM▲ 420+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders43▲ 175+1 · +33%
Displacement236ci201ci▲ 175+35 ci · +17%
Bore3.9in4.1in▲ 420+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 175Massey Ferguson 420Difference
TypePartial power shiftSynchro shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 175Massey Ferguson 420Difference
Length138in138inSame
Width72.8inNot recorded—
Height65in93.7in▲ 420+28.7 in · +44%
Operating Weight5,925lb5,016lb▲ 175+909 lb · +18%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 175Massey Ferguson 420Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 175Massey Ferguson 420Difference
TypeLive or independentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 175Massey Ferguson 420Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,375lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 175Massey Ferguson 420Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeMechanical discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 175Massey Ferguson 420Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 175Massey Ferguson 420Difference
Coolant3.4galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 175Massey Ferguson 420Difference
TypeOpen operator stationROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 57th percentile (63 hp)B · 57th percentile (64 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 65th percentile (236 ci)B · 55th percentile (201 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 55th percentile (5,925 lb)B · 48th percentile (5,016 lb)
A · 175B · 420Median Utility Tractor
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