Massey Ferguson 42 Specs ( 1962-1965 )
Overview
The Massey Ferguson 42 is a utility farm tractor produced between 1962 and 1965 in Beauvais, France. It is configured with a 2.5L 3-cylinder Perkins diesel engine rated at 42 hp and an open operator station with two-wheel drive.
Ideal Applications
Transmission Configuration:
This model features a Multipower transmission system offering either a 6-speed gear configuration or a 12-speed two-speed power shift layout with 31.7 quarts of oil capacity.
Engine and Power Specifications:
The liquid-cooled Perkins A3.152 diesel engine operates with a 17.4:1 compression ratio and provides a 540 RPM rear PTO speed at 1600 engine RPM.
Chassis and Hitch Dimensions:
The tractor is built on a 72.1-inch wheelbase with a total weight of 3638 lbs and is equipped with a Type II/I rear hitch.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Beauvais, France |
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| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 10.2 gal (38.6 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.60x5.00 inches (91 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 17.4:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 10.8 qts (10.2 L) |
| Description | Perkins A3.152 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 152 ci (2.5 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-3 |
| Idle RPM | 600-2500 |
| Power | 42 hp (31.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2250 |
| Starter | 12 |
| Starter volts | electric |
Transmission
| Clutch | 280mm dry disc / 280mm dry disc |
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| Description | Three speeds, plus reverse, in two ranges. |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 31.7 qts (30.0 L) / 31.7 qts (30.0 L) |
| Transmission | Multipower |
| Type | gear / two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear / 12-speed two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear / 12-speed two-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
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PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1600 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 56.1 inches (142 cm) |
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| Length | 118.1 inches (299 cm) |
| Weight | 3638 lbs (1650 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 72.1 inches (183 cm) |
| Width | 72.1 inches (183 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 11-28 |
| Weight | 3638 lbs (1650 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 72.1 inches (183 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 / 6.00-19 |
| Ag rear | 11-28 / 12-28 |
Speeds
| Description | With 11-28 rear tires. / With 11-28 rear tires. |
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