Fordson E 27 N-D vs Massey Ferguson MF 42
13 material differences
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (43%); they were not built in overlapping years (1948–1952; 1962–1965). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
13 material differences · 1 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | E 27 N-D | MF 42 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 44.4 hp | 44.4 hp | — |
| Engine declared | PERKINS P-6 | Perkins A 3.152 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 4.73 L | 2.50 L | +89% E 27 N-D |
| Maximum torque declared | 163 lb·ft · 221 N·m | — | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 9.6 mph · 15.5 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | +61% MF 42 |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated wet single plate clutch | Pedal operated dry Laycock single disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | — | 4.2 gpm · 15.9 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | 1,421 psi · 98 bar | 2,489 psi · 172 bar | +76% MF 42 |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 2,610 lb · 1,184 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 574 rpm | 540 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 5,218 lb · 2,367 kg | 3,638 lb · 1,650 kg | +43% E 27 N-D |
| Wheelbase declared | 77.0 in · 1,956 mm | 72.0 in · 1,830 mm | +7% E 27 N-D |
| Length declared | 133.0 in · 3,378 mm | 116.9 in · 2,970 mm | +14% E 27 N-D |
| Width declared | 65.0 in · 1,651 mm | 72.0 in · 1,830 mm | +11% MF 42 |
| Height declared | 82.0 in · 2,083 mm | 55.1 in · 1,400 mm | +49% E 27 N-D |
| Ground clearance declared | 12.0 in · 305 mm | 13.4 in · 340 mm | +11% MF 42 |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 10.5 ft · 3.20 m | 9.0 ft · 2.75 m | +16% E 27 N-D |
| Fuel tank declared | — | 40.7 qt · 38.5 L | — |
Fordson E 27 N-D sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Major-Diesel (E27N)”
Massey Ferguson MF 42 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 42”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 233”