Compare/Massey Ferguson 1531 vs Massey Ferguson 1742

Massey Ferguson 1531 vs Massey Ferguson 1742

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1531 vs Massey Ferguson 1742

The Massey Ferguson 1531 and the Massey Ferguson 1742 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 33 hp. Massey Ferguson 1531 is the lighter machine (1,099 kg vs 3,638 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1742 holds more fuel (54.9 L vs 29.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 1742 is the newer design (2013 vs 2005). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

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Rated power

33 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey FergusonReference

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Manufacturer

IsekiReference

Massey FergusonReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four synchronized gears in three ranges.Reference

Final drives

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bull gearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

24.6 kWReference

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Engine (net)

23.9 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 84 mmReference

86 x 95 mmReference

Power (net)

23.9 kWReference

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Power (gross)

24.6 kWReference

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Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

29.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

5.5 LReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

3 CylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

2,500 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.43x3.31 inchesReference

3.386x3.74 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Engine

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31.0 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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diesel oxidation catalyst and diesel particulate filterReference

Power

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31.0 kWReference

Fuel system

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high-pressure common rail direct injectionReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier IV diesel oxidation catalyst and diesel particulate filterReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

Power ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

Hydrostatic : Infinite (3-range) F and Infinite (3-range) RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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bull gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

18.3 kWReference

24.5 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

Valves

2Reference

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

29.1 lpmReference

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Total flow

39.4 lpmReference

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Steering flow

10.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1099 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulicReference

wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

SCV flow

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43.9 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1149 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

29.9 LReference

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Front axle

4.4 LReference

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Max capacity

1880 kgReference

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Capacity

91.4 ciReference

101 ciReference

Fuel tank

29.9 LReference

54.9 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

3.8 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

166 cmReference

180 cmReference

Weight

1099 kgReference

3638 to 4068 poundsReference

Front tire

7x14Reference

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Rear tire

9.5x24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7x14. Rear: 9.5x24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

24x8.50-14Reference

27x8.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

36x13.5-15Reference

41x14.00-20Reference

Industrial front

25x8.50-14Reference

250/75R16Reference

Industrial rear

12.50/80-18Reference

400/80R24Reference

Length

285 cmReference

331 cmReference

Width

135 cmReference

163 cmReference

Height

204 cmReference

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Ground clearance

25 cmReference

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Front tread

100 cmReference

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Rear tread

95 cmReference

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Shipping

1099 kgReference

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Max front axle

874 kgReference

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Max rear axle

1005 kgReference

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Ag front

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8-16:12.4x24Reference

Ag rear

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8-16:13.6x24Reference

Height (cab)

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231 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1650 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1845 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 1531 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery CCA

582Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

582 CCAReference

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Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson 1570 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Massey Ferguson 1570 BackhoeReference

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Digging depth

198 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

259 cmReference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1088 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

657 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

Massey FergusonReference

Cruise control

AvailableReference

SCV control

JoystickReference

Rear tread spacing

95.5 cmReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

Two-post folding ROPSReference

Country of manufacturer

JapanReference

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Power

Max Power

33 hpReference

41.6 hpReference

Rated Power

32 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

24.5 hpReference

32.8 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

10.4 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

open center gear pumpReference

Remote Valves

2 ValvesReference

1 to 3 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

2.7 gpm (7.7 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,100 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

position control | draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

205 cmReference

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Overall Length

285.5 cmReference

332 cmReference

Overall Width

135.9 cmReference

163.1 cmReference

Overall weight

1,099.1 kgReference

1,650.2 kgReference

Height Over Cab

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231.9 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

9.5x24Reference

8-16:13.6x24Reference

Front Wheel Type

7x14Reference

8-16:12.4x24Reference

Front Wheel tread range

100.6 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

AvailableReference

Massey Ferguson 1742 attachments

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.