Compare/Massey Ferguson 254 vs Massey Ferguson 42

Massey Ferguson 254 vs Massey Ferguson 42

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 254 vs Massey Ferguson 42

The Massey Ferguson 254 and the Massey Ferguson 42 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 254 leads on rated power with 43 hp against 42 hp. Massey Ferguson 42 is the lighter machine (1,650 kg vs 2,487 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 254 holds more fuel (60.6 L vs 38.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 254 is the newer design (1982 vs 1962). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 254 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 42 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

43 hp

42 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey FergusonReference

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Manufacturer

LandiniReference

Massey FergusonReference

Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

With 11-28 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

253

similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

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5830

similar Landini modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

60.6 LReference

38.6 LReference

Engine

37.3 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

25.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 127 mmReference

Power

37.3 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

16.5:1Reference

17.4:1Reference

Rated RPM

2250Reference

Torque

179.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

electricReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

10.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

32.3 kWReference

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Max power

25.3 kWReference

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Idle RPM

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600-2500Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Starter

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

11-inch dual dry discReference

280mm dry discReference

Oil capacity

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30.0 LReference

Transmission

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MultipowerReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

32.3 kWReference

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Type

synchromeshReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

34.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

draft and position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

2299 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1664 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Front PTO

direct-driveReference

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Front PTO Type

2250Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

30.4 kWReference

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Engine RPM

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540@1600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

205 cmReference

183 cmReference

Weight

2487 kgReference

1650 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-20Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

11-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-20. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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Length

355 cmReference

299 cmReference

Width

173 cmReference

183 cmReference

Height

240 cmReference

142 cmReference

Operating weight

2487 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

3299 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

30 cmReference

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Front tread

151 cmReference

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Rear tread

139 to 190 cmReference

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Ag front

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6.00-19Reference

Ag rear

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11-32Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

9.8 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2394 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.