- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1962–1965
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 42 specs: hp, weight, years
Perkins A 3.152 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 42”, 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
- 3,638 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,610 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 4.2 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
Massey Ferguson 42 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 42 was built from 1962 to 1965.
The Massey Ferguson 42 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 42 is two-wheel drive (2WD).Source 3
The Massey Ferguson 42 has a Perkins A 3.152 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.50 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Massey Ferguson 42 weighs 1,650 kg (3,638 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 42 has a dependent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 42 lifts 1,184 kg (2,610 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson 42 delivers 15.9 L/min (4.2 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 42”
How does the 42 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A 38.5 L fuel tank is low for its class — 29% below the median of 54 L across the 246 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 272 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 42 have?
The only figure for the 42 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 42”
What engine is in a 42?
A 42 has a Perkins A 3.152, a 3-cylinder 2.50 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Perkins A 3.152 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 152.7 ci · 2.50 L |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 233”
How much will a 42 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 42 lifts 2,610 lb (1,184 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 4.2 gpm · 15.9 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,304 psi · 159 barSource 3Sources disagree2,489 psi · 172 bar (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 42”) |
| Hitch category | Category 1Source 3On record for 1 of 2 configurations |
| Lift at ends | 2,610 lb · 1,184 kg |
| Rear PTO | Dependent, transmission-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,706 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 29 x 34,9 x 9,7 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 42”
What transmission does a 42 have?
Transmission specifications for the 42 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry Laycock single disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical recirculating ball steeringSource 3On record for 1 of 2 configurations |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 42”
How much does a 42 weigh?
A 42 weighs 3,638 lb (1,650 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,638 lb · 1,650 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 72.0 in · 1,830 mm |
| Length | 116.9 in · 2,970 mm |
| Width | 72.0 in · 1,830 mm |
| Height | 55.1 in · 1,400 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.4 in · 340 mm |
| Front track | 48.0–79.9 in · 1,220–2,030 mm |
| Rear track | 52.0–87.8 in · 1,320–2,230 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.0 ft · 2.75 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 42”
What oil does a 42 take, and how much?
A 42 engine takes 5.4 qt (5.1 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 5.4 qt · 5.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 42” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 31.9 qt · 30.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 42” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 10.8 qt · 10.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 42” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 42?
Within 10% of its 44.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Warchalowski WT-5044.4 hp engine, claimed · 1962–1966Side by side with the 42 →
- ZETOR 401144.4 hp engine, claimed · 1962–1967Side by side with the 42 →
- Fiat 415 (DT)44.4 hp engine, claimed · 1963–1968Side by side with the 42 →
- SOMECA SOM-40 Super44.4 hp engine, claimed · 1963–1964Side by side with the 42 →
- SOMECA SOM-40H44.4 hp engine, claimed · 1961–1963Side by side with the 42 →
- SOMECA SOM-4544.4 hp engine, claimed · 1961–1963Side by side with the 42 →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 42
Is a 42 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 42 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 42 have?
A 42 has a dependent 540 rpm rear PTO on a 29 x 34,9 x 9,7 mm shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 42”; Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 42 S”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 233”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 233 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-86836 · revision 901589. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 42 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-104080 · revision 1089695. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 42 S — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-104239 · revision 848477. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document