Massey Ferguson MF 42 vs SOMECA 415 (DT)
10 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (2WD; Two-wheel or four-wheel drive). 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
10 material differences · 6 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | MF 42 | 415 (DT) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 44.4 hp | 44.4 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Perkins A 3.152 | O.M.-FIAT 615.000 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.50 L | 2.27 L | +10% MF 42 |
| Maximum torque declared | — | 101 lb·ft · 137 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated dry Laycock single disc clutch | Pedal operated dry double clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 4.2 gpm · 15.9 L/min | 4.8 gpm · 18.0 L/min | +13% 415 (DT) |
| Pressure declared | 2,489 psi · 172 bar | 2,843 psi · 196 bar | +14% 415 (DT) |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 2,610 lb · 1,184 kg | — | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 3,638 lb · 1,650 kg | 3,505 lb · 1,590 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 72.0 in · 1,830 mm | 75.8 in · 1,925 mm | — |
| Length declared | 116.9 in · 2,970 mm | 119.7 in · 3,040 mm | — |
| Width declared | 72.0 in · 1,830 mm | 64.0 in · 1,625 mm | +13% MF 42 |
| Height declared | 55.1 in · 1,400 mm | 73.6 in · 1,870 mm | +34% 415 (DT) |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.4 in · 340 mm | 18.9 in · 480 mm | +41% 415 (DT) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 9.0 ft · 2.75 m | 10.4 ft · 3.18 m | +16% 415 (DT) |
| Fuel tank declared | 40.7 qt · 38.5 L | 51.8 qt · 49.0 L | +27% 415 (DT) |
Massey Ferguson MF 42 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 42”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 233”
SOMECA 415 (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 415”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 35”