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Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 42
Utility
- power
- 42 hp
- displacement
- 152 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 42 vs Oliver 550
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 42
vs
OliverOliver 550
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 550 higher · +2.3 hp (+5%)4242 hp
55044.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
42 is in the 36th percentile; 550 is in the 38th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 550 higher · +3 ci (+2%)42152 ci
550155 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
42 is in the 39th percentile; 550 is in the 42nd · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 550 higher · +1 (+33%)423
5504
Median Utility Tractor4
42 is in the 23rd percentile; 550 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 42 higher · +6 (+100%)4212
5506
Median Utility Tractor12
42 is in the 50th percentile; 550 is in the 11th · 4,941 models
42 (A)550 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 42 | Oliver 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Oliver | — |
| Model | 42 | 550 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 42 | Oliver 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Oliver | — |
| Model | A3.152 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 42hp | 44.3hp | ▲ 550+2.3 hp · +5% |
| Rated RPM | 2,250RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ 42+250 RPM · +13% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ 550+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 152ci | 155ci | ▲ 550+3 ci · +2% |
| Bore | 3.6in | 3.6in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 3.8in | ▲ 42+1.2 in · +32% |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 42 | Oliver 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear with two-speed power shift option | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 42 | Oliver 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 118in | 120in | ▲ 550+2 in · +2% |
| Width | 72.1in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 56.1in | 58in | ▲ 550+1.9 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 3,638lb | 3,730lb | ▲ 550+92 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 42 | Oliver 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power assist | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 42 | Oliver 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 42 | Oliver 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 42 | Oliver 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power assist | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Differential mechanical dry disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 42 | Oliver 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 42 | Oliver 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.7gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 42 | Oliver 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 36th percentile (42 hp)B · 38th percentile (44.3 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 39th percentile (152 ci)B · 42nd percentile (155 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 11th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 31st percentile (3,638 lb)B · 32nd percentile (3,730 lb)
A · 42B · 550Median Utility Tractor