- Orchard & vineyard, Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1970–1979
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Massey Ferguson 142 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
Eicher EDK 3-3 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 44.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
44.4 hp
33.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 142/A”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 3,472 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,425 lb
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
Massey Ferguson 142 (A) specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 142 (A) was built from 1970 to 1979.
The Massey Ferguson 142 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 33.1 kW (44.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 142 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Massey Ferguson 142 (A) has a Eicher EDK 3-3 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.94 L diesel unit.
The Massey Ferguson 142 (A) weighs 1,575 kg (3,472 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 142 (A) has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 142 (A) lifts 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 142/A”
How much horsepower does a 142 (A) have?
The only figure for the 142 (A) is 44.4 hp (33.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 142/A”
What engine is in a 142 (A)?
A 142 (A) has an Eicher EDK 3-3, a 3-cylinder 2.94 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Eicher EDK 3-3 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, air-cooled |
| Displacement | 179.7 ci · 2.94 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 142/A”
How much will a 142 (A) lift?
A 142 (A) lifts 2,425 lb (1,100 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 2,425 lb · 1,100 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 142/A”
What transmission does a 142 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the 142 (A) are below.
| Clutch | Dry Fichtel and Sachs double clutch |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 142/A”
How much does a 142 (A) weigh?
A 142 (A) weighs 3,472 lb (1,575 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,472 lb · 1,575 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 5,952 lb · 2,700 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 2,150 lb · 975 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 4,850 lb · 2,200 kg |
| Wheelbase | 78.0 in · 1,980 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 113.0 in · 2,870 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Width | 39.8 in · 1,010 mm |
| Height | 47.6 in · 1,210 mm |
| Ground clearance | 11.4 in · 290 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 26.8–33.1 in · 680–840 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 29.1–39.0 in · 740–990 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Turning radius, braked | 8.9 ft · 2.70 mtwo-wheel-drive version |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 142/A”
What oil does a 142 (A) take, and how much?
A 142 (A) engine takes 9.5 qt (9.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 9.5 qt · 9.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 142/A” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 15.9 qt · 15.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 142/A” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 142 (A)?
Within 10% of its 44.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- SOMECA 474 DT/V45.3 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1985Side by side with the 142 (A) →
- Renault 60 Vigneron45.5 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1977Side by side with the 142 (A) →
- Renault 460 S-Vigneron47.3 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1981Side by side with the 142 (A) →
- Renault 60 S-Vigneron47.3 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1984Side by side with the 142 (A) →
- Renault 70 S-Vigneron47.3 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1984Side by side with the 142 (A) →
- AGRIFULL 350-Sprint (DT)47.3 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1986Side by side with the 142 (A) →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 142 (A)
Is a 142 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 142 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 142 (A) have?
A 142 (A) has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 142/A”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 142/A — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-104277 · revision 971722. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document