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Massey Ferguson 42

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.
Massey Ferguson 42Massey Ferguson tractorsutility tractorPerkins 2.5L diesel enginetractor specifications
Power42 hp
Founded1962 - 1965
Model42

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 42

Power

Engine power:42 hp (31.3 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:11-28, 12-28, 11-32
Ag front:6.00-16, 6.00-19

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:Perkins A3.152
Power:42 hp (31.3 kW)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Starter:12
Idle RPM:600-2500
Cylinders:3-cylinder
Fuel tank:10.2 gal (38.6 L)
Rated RPM:2250
Bore/Stroke:3.60x5.00 inches (91 x 127 mm)
Compression:17.4:1
Displacement:152 ci (2.5 L)
Firing order:1-2-3
Starter volts:electric
Coolant capacity:10.8 qts (10.2 L)

Dimensions

Width:72.1 inches (183 cm)
Height:56.1 inches (142 cm)
Length:118.1 inches (299 cm)
Weight:3638 lbs (1650 kg)
Wheelbase:72.1 inches (183 cm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Utility tractor
Built in:Beauvais, France
Years produced:1962 - 1965

Transmission

Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:280mm dry disc
Options:6-speed gear, 12-speed two-speed power shift
Gear type:gear
Description:Three speeds, plus reverse, in two ranges.
Oil capacity:31.7 qts (30.0 L)
Multipower gears:12 forward and 4 reverse
Multipower transmission:two-speed power shift

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:II/I

Power Take-off (PTO)

Engine RPM:540@1600
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)