The Massey Ferguson 42 is a utility tractor produced from 1962 to 1965, built in Beauvais, France. It features a Perkins 2.5L 3-cylinder diesel engine delivering 42 hp (31.3 kW). The tractor offers transmission options including a 6-speed gear and a 12-speed two-speed power shift. It has a wheelbase of 72.1 inches (183 cm), weighs 3638 lbs (1650 kg), and uses two-wheel drive with an open operator station. The rear hitch is type II/I and the PTO operates at 540 RPM at 1600 engine RPM.