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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 Volvo T430
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 342
vs
VolvoVolvo T430
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ T430 higher · +0.5 hp (+1%)34242 hp
T43042.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
342 is in the 36th percentile; T430 is in the 37th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied342153 ci
T430153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
342 is in the 40th percentile; T430 is in the 39th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied3423
T4303
Median Utility Tractor4
342 is in the 23rd percentile; T430 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ T430 higher · +8 (+100%)3428
T43016
Median Utility Tractor12
342 is in the 23rd percentile; T430 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
342 (A)T430 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 342 | Volvo T430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Volvo | — |
| Model | 342 | T430 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 342 | Volvo T430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Power Output | 42hp | 42.5hp | ▲ T430+0.5 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,250RPM | 2,250RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 153ci | 153ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.6in | 3.6in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 342 | Volvo T430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Manual | Gear with Two-speed Power Shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 342 | Volvo T430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 137in | 130in | ▲ 342+7 in · +5% |
| Width | Not recorded | 69.7in | — |
| Height | 94.1in | 92.1in | ▲ 342+2 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 5,512lb | 5,291lb | ▲ 342+221 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 342 | Volvo T430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Mechanical | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 342 | Volvo T430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Mechanical | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 342 | Volvo T430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 36th percentile (42 hp)B · 37th percentile (42.5 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 40th percentile (153 ci)B · 39th percentile (153 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 52nd percentile (5,512 lb)B · 50th percentile (5,291 lb)
A · 342B · T430Median Utility Tractor