Compare/Massey Ferguson 1754 vs Massey Ferguson 42

Massey Ferguson 1754 vs Massey Ferguson 42

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1754 vs Massey Ferguson 42

The Massey Ferguson 1754 and the Massey Ferguson 42 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 42 hp. Massey Ferguson 42 is the lighter machine (1,650 kg vs 4,145 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1754 holds more fuel (54.9 L vs 38.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 1754 is the newer design (2013 vs 1962). 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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Massey Ferguson

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Massey Ferguson

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Rated power

42 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Four synchronized gears in three ranges.Reference

With 11-28 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

54.9 LReference

38.6 LReference

Engine

40.0 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 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

40.0 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

Fuel system

high-pressure common rail direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2250Reference

Starter

electricReference

12Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

electricReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 CylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,500 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier IV diesel oxidation catalyst and diesel particulate filterReference

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Bore and stroke

3.386x3.74 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooled inlineReference

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Compression

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17.4:1Reference

Idle RPM

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600-2500Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Coolant capacity

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10.2 LReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

bull gearReference

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Oil capacity

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30.0 LReference

Transmission

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MultipowerReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.4 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

two-speed power shiftReference

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

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1399 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

wet discReference

280mm dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Engine RPM

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540@1600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

196 cmReference

183 cmReference

Weight

4145 to 4575 poundsReference

1650 kgReference

Front tire

9.5x16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6x28Reference

11-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5x16. Rear: 13.6x28Reference

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Optional tires (ag)

Front: 9.5x16. Rear: 16.9x24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x10.50-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

44x18.00-20Reference

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Industrial front

360/80R28Reference

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Industrial rear

17.5L-24Reference

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Length

336 cmReference

299 cmReference

Width

166 cmReference

183 cmReference

Height (cab)

235 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1880 kgReference

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Cab Weight

2075 kgReference

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Ag front

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6.00-19Reference

Ag rear

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11-32Reference

Height

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142 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 1754 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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General

Make & Model

Massey FergusonReference

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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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Capacities

Capacity

134.7 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

53.6 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

42.1 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open center gear pumpReference

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Remote Valves

1 to 3 ValvesReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position control | draft controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

236 cmReference

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Overall Length

336 cmReference

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Overall Width

166.1 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,880.1 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

13.6x28Reference

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Front Wheel Type

9.5x16Reference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Speeds

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.