Compare/Nichols-Shepard 20-42 vs Pasquali 493

Nichols-Shepard 20-42 vs Pasquali 493

Verdict: Nichols-Shepard 20-42 vs Pasquali 493

The Nichols-Shepard 20-42 and the Pasquali 493 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 42 hp. Pasquali 493 is the lighter machine (1,195 kg vs 6,123 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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

Nichols-Shepard

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Pasquali

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Nichols-ShepardReference

PasqualiReference

liquid-cooledReference

air-cooledReference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Differential lock

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mechanical front and rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

87.1 LReference

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Aux. fuel

22.7 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

14.9 kWReference

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Plows

5 (14-inch)Reference

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Displacement

16.5 LReference

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

203 x 254 mmReference

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Engine

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31.0 kWReference

Power

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31.0 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

2 forward and 1 reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

dry drumReference

dry discReference

Dimensions

Weight

6123 kgReference

1195 kgReference

Front tire

38x8Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

64x20Reference

9.50-20Reference

Ag front

38x8 steelReference

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Ag rear

64x20 steelReference

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Length

469 cmReference

276 cmReference

Height

279 cmReference

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Rear axle

101 mmReference

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Wheelbase

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131 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 9.50-20Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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125 cmReference

Ground clearance

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32 cmReference

Front tread

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99 to 115 cmReference

Rear tread

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99 to 115 cmReference

Capacities

Diameter

55 cmReference

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Width

228 cmReference

123 cmReference

RPM

500Reference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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580/740Reference

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.