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Massey Ferguson 1742 vs Massey Ferguson 231
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1742 vs Massey Ferguson 231
The Massey Ferguson 1742 and the Massey Ferguson 231 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 231 leads on rated power with 34 hp against 33 hp. Massey Ferguson 231 is the lighter machine (1,843 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 is the newer design (2013 vs 1989). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 231 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 1742 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
33 hp
34 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Four synchronized gears in three ranges.Reference
Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears.Reference
Final drives
bull gearReference
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Original price
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$13,000 (1999)Reference
Steering
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power assistReference
Engine
Fuel tank
54.9 LReference
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Engine
31.0 kWReference
28.3 kWReference
Displacement
1.7 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 95 mmReference
91 x 127 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
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Emission control
diesel oxidation catalyst and diesel particulate filterReference
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Power
31.0 kWReference
28.3 kWReference
Fuel system
high-pressure common rail direct injectionReference
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Rated RPM
2500Reference
2000Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
3 CylinderReference
3-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,500 RPMReference
2,000Reference
Emissions compliance
Tier IV diesel oxidation catalyst and diesel particulate filterReference
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Bore and stroke
3.386x3.74 inchesReference
3.60x5.00 inchesReference
Cooling system
liquid-cooled inlineReference
liquid-cooledReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Coolant capacity
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10.6 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission Type
Power ShuttleReference
GearReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
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Rear Axle Drive Type
bull gearReference
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forward and reverse options
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8 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
24.5 kWReference
25.4 kWReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
sliding gearReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
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SCV flow
43.9 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
II/IReference
Control
draft controlReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1149 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
live (two-stage clutch)Reference
Clutch
wet discReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Mid PTO
optionalReference
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Mid PTO Type
2000Reference
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Hydraulic system
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34.8 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
180 cmReference
193 cmReference
Weight
3638 to 4068 poundsReference
1843 kgReference
Ag front
8-16:12.4x24Reference
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
8-16:13.6x24Reference
13.6-28Reference
Lawn/turf front
27x8.50-15Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
41x14.00-20Reference
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Industrial front
250/75R16Reference
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Industrial rear
400/80R24Reference
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Length
331 cmReference
325 cmReference
Width
163 cmReference
193 cmReference
Height (cab)
231 cmReference
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ROPS Weight
1650 kgReference
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Cab Weight
1845 kgReference
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Front tire
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6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
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13.6-28Reference
Height (ROPS)
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222 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 1742 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
General
Make & Model
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Cruise control
AvailableReference
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SCV control
JoystickReference
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Rollover protective structure
Two-post folding ROPSReference
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Country of manufacturer
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Utility tractorReference
Capacities
Capacity
101 ciReference
34.8 LReference
Fuel
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57.9 LReference
Power
Max Power
41.6 hpReference
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Rated Power
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38 hpReference
PTO
PTO Power
32.8 hpReference
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Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
540 RPMReference
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Mid PTO RPM
2,000 RPMReference
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Steering & brakes
Brakes
wet discReference
drumReference
Steering type
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power assistReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
open center gear pumpReference
openReference
Remote Valves
1 to 3 ValvesReference
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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IReference
Category II/IReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
position control | draft controlReference
position and draft controlReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
231.9 cmReference
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Overall Length
332 cmReference
325.1 cmReference
Overall Width
163.1 cmReference
193 cmReference
Overall weight
1,650.2 kgReference
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Overall Height
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222.3 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
8-16:13.6x24Reference
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Front Wheel Type
8-16:12.4x24Reference
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Rear wheel tread range
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13.6-28 inchReference
Front Wheel tread range
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6.00-16Reference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Seat Suspension
AvailableReference
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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential
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Two-post folding ROPS.Reference
Massey Ferguson 231 attachments
231 Serial Numbers
1989
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P17001Reference
1990
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Q01001Reference
1991
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S01001Reference
1992
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A01001Reference
1993
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B01001Reference
1994
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C01001Reference
1995
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D01001Reference
1996
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E01001Reference
1997
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F01001Reference
1998
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G01001Reference
1999
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H01001Reference
Location:
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Right side of instrument panelReference
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.