Compare/Massey Ferguson 342 vs Massey Ferguson 354V

Massey Ferguson 342 vs Massey Ferguson 354V

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 342 vs Massey Ferguson 354V

The Massey Ferguson 342 and the Massey Ferguson 354V 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 2,600 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 342 holds more fuel (68.1 L vs 53.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 354V is the newer design (1994 vs 1993). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

42 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

68.1 LReference

53.0 LReference

Engine

31.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 127 mmReference

Power

31.3 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2250Reference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

Type

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creeperReference

Clutch

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279mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

57.2 lpmReference

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PTO (claimed)

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31.3 kWReference

Rear valves

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2 to 5Reference

Front valves

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3Reference

Pump flow

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51.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2600 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

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540@2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

208 cmReference

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Weight

2500 kgReference

2600 kgReference

Length

348 cmReference

362 cmReference

Height (cab)

239 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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204 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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189 cmReference

Front tire

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6.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

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13.6-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 260-70R16. Rear: 13.6R24Reference

Width

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122 cmReference

2WD Clearance (drawbar)

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39 cmReference

4WD Clearance (drawbar)

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34 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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84 to 121 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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89 to 117 cmReference

Rear tread

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87 to 99 cmReference

Steering wheel

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140 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

354S

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narrowReference

354GE

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low-profileReference

354V

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ultra-narrowReference

Massey Ferguson 354V Height

Hood

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128 cmReference

Cab

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225 cmReference

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.