Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 245 vs Massey Ferguson 342

Massey Ferguson 245
Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 245

Utility

power
41.1 hp
displacement
145 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 245 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 · +0.9 hp (+2%)
24541.1 hp
34242 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

245 is in the 35th percentile; 342 is in the 36th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 342 higher · +8 ci (+6%)
245145 ci
342153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

245 is in the 37th percentile; 342 is in the 40th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 245 higher · +1 (+33%)
2454
3423
Median Utility Tractor4

245 is in the 50th percentile; 342 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
2458
3428
Median Utility Tractor12

245 is in the 23rd percentile; 342 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

245 (A)342 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 245Massey Ferguson 342Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model245342—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 245Massey Ferguson 342Difference
ManufacturerContinentalPerkins—
Model52810Not recorded—
Power Output41.1hp42hp▲ 342+0.9 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,250RPM2,250RPMSame
Cylinders43▲ 245+1 · +33%
Displacement145ci153ci▲ 342+8 ci · +6%
Bore3.4in3.6in▲ 342+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke4.1in5in▲ 342+0.9 in · +22%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 245Massey Ferguson 342Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratioManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 245Massey Ferguson 342Difference
Length126in137in▲ 342+11 in · +9%
Width70.9inNot recorded—
Height58.3in94.1in▲ 342+35.8 in · +61%
Operating Weight3,900lb5,512lb▲ 342+1,612 lb · +41%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 245Massey Ferguson 342Difference
Steering TypeHydrostaticPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 245Massey Ferguson 342Difference
TypeLiveNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 245Massey Ferguson 342Difference
Front Tire Size6.00-16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size13.6-28Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 245Massey Ferguson 342Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity3,120lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 245Massey Ferguson 342Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostaticPower—
Brake TypeDifferential Mechanical DrumNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 245Massey Ferguson 342Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 245Massey Ferguson 342Difference
Coolant2.7galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 245Massey Ferguson 342Difference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 35th percentile (41.1 hp)B · 36th percentile (42 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 37th percentile (145 ci)B · 40th percentile (153 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 36th percentile (3,900 lb)B · 52nd percentile (5,512 lb)
A · 245B · 342Median Utility Tractor
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