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Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 342
Utility
- power
- 42 hp
- displacement
- 153 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 342 vs Massey Ferguson 42
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 42
Utility
- power
- 42 hp
- displacement
- 152 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 342
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 42
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied34242 hp
4242 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
342 is in the 36th percentile; 42 is in the 36th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 342 higher · +1 ci (<1%)342153 ci
42152 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
342 is in the 40th percentile; 42 is in the 39th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied3423
423
Median Utility Tractor4
342 is in the 23rd percentile; 42 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 42 higher · +4 (+50%)3428
4212
Median Utility Tractor12
342 is in the 23rd percentile; 42 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
342 (A)42 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 342 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 342 | 42 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 342 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | Not recorded | A3.152 | — |
| Power Output | 42hp | 42hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,250RPM | 2,250RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 153ci | 152ci | ▲ 342+1 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 3.6in | 3.6in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 342 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Manual | Gear with two-speed power shift option | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 342 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 137in | 118in | ▲ 342+19 in · +16% |
| Width | Not recorded | 72.1in | — |
| Height | 94.1in | 56.1in | ▲ 342+38 in · +68% |
| Operating Weight | 5,512lb | 3,638lb | ▲ 342+1,874 lb · +52% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 342 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 342 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 342 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 342 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 342 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 2.7gal | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 36th percentile (42 hp)B · 36th percentile (42 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 40th percentile (153 ci)B · 39th percentile (152 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 52nd percentile (5,512 lb)B · 31st percentile (3,638 lb)
A · 342B · 42Median Utility Tractor