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Years in Production / 1962–1965

Massey Ferguson

42

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Massey Ferguson 42.

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42hp

Source index power

2WD Only

Drive

1962–1965

Production years

Massey Ferguson

Manufacturer

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At a glance

Overview

1962 - 1965

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Beauvais, France

Manufacturer
Massey Ferguson

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Open operator station.

Hitch

Rear Type
II/I

Pto

Rear Type
540 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
540@1600

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Under the hood

Engine Detail

Perkins A3.152

diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
152 ci2.5 L
Bore Stroke
3.60x5.00 inches91 x 127 mm
Power
42 hp31.3 kW
Compression Ratio
17.4:1
Rated Rpm
2250
Idle Rpm
600-2500
Firing Order
1-2-3
Starter
12
Starter Volts
electric
Coolant Capacity
10.8 qts10.2 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
3
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
10.2 gal38.6 L

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Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Three speeds, plus reverse, in two ranges.

Transmission Type
gear
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
280mm dry disc
Oil Capacity
31.7 qts30.0 L
Speeds Description
With 11-28 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission
Multipower
Transmission Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
280mm dry disc
Oil Capacity
31.7 qts30.0 L
Speeds Description
With 11-28 rear tires.

Transmission Options

6-speed gear

12-speed two-speed power shift

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Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
118.1 in299 cm
Width
72.1 in183 cm
Height
56.1 in142 cm
Wheelbase
72.1 in183 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
72.1 inches183 cm
Weight
3638 lbs1650 kg
Front Tire
6.00-16
Rear Tire
11-28

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
6.00-16
Front Ag
6.00-19
Rear Ag
11-28
Rear Ag
12-28
Rear Ag
11-32

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Tractor Photos

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See it in action

Videos

Watch Massey Ferguson 42 videos from their original YouTube creators.

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Massey Ferguson 42 - Flickr - Joost J. Bakker IJmuiden

Massey Ferguson 42 - Flickr - Joost J. Bakker IJmuiden — Joost J. Bakker, CC BY 2.0. Resized; converted to WebP. · Joost J. Bakker · CC BY 2.0 commons.wikimedia.org source ↗