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Massey Ferguson 235 vs Massey Ferguson 342
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 235 vs Massey Ferguson 342
The Massey Ferguson 235 and the Massey Ferguson 342 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 42 hp. Massey Ferguson 342 is the lighter machine (2,500 kg vs 3,830 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 342 is the newer design (1993 vs 1975). 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
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
42 hp
42 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides two-speed power shift to each gear.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Steering
powerReference
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Variants
orchard
low-profileReference
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vineyard
narrow low-profileReference
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Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
26.1 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
26.1 kWReference
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Displacement
2.4 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 103 mmReference
91 x 127 mmReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
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Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
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Compression
7.4:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2000Reference
2250Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Coolant capacity
9.5 LReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.330 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.381 mmReference
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Oil capacity
30.3 LReference
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Oil change
annuallyReference
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Idle RPM
725-2500Reference
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Power at rated engine speed
30.7 kWReference
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Max power
25.3 kWReference
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Fuel tank
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68.1 LReference
Engine
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31.3 kWReference
Power
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31.3 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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Oil type
MF PermatranReference
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Transmission
Multi-PowerReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
31.3 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
31.6 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
30.3 LReference
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Type
partial power shiftReference
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Capacity
30.3 LReference
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Pressure
206.8 barReference
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Valves
0 to 2Reference
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Pump flow
17.0 lpmReference
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Total flow
73.8 lpmReference
57.2 lpmReference
Steering flow
18.9 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
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Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
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Engine RPM
540@1700Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
25.3 kWReference
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Capacities
Fuel
53.0 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
189 cmReference
208 cmReference
Weight
3830 to 4135 poundsReference
2500 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
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Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
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Ag front
7.50-16Reference
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Ag rear
14.9-24Reference
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Length
294 cmReference
348 cmReference
Width
164 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
147 cmReference
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Front tread
121 to 182 cmReference
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Rear tread
132 to 182 cmReference
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Gas Shipping
1737 kgReference
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Diesel Shipping
1850 kgReference
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Gas Operating
1873 kgReference
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Diesel Operating
1875 kgReference
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Ballasted
2658 kgReference
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Height (cab)
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239 cmReference
235 Serial Number Location
235 Serial Numbers
1975
9A207681Reference
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1976
9A232539Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
37Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Gas Battery AH
60Reference
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Diesel Battery AH
95Reference
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Test results
Fuel use
12.1 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1947 kgReference
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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.