Massey Ferguson 342

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 342 is a utility tractor built for everyday farm work. It has a 2-wheel drive system and power steering, making it easy to handle. The tractor uses a manual transmission with 8 forward and 8 reverse gears, giving the driver good control over speed and power.

Under the hood, the Massey Ferguson 342 has a Perkins diesel engine with 3 cylinders. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, which means it doesn't use a turbocharger. It produces 42 horsepower, which is about average for tractors in its class. The engine size is also average, with a displacement of 152.7 cubic inches. This tractor weighs 5,512 pounds, which is slightly above average for its type. It's 137.4 inches long and 94.1 inches tall, with a wheelbase of 81.9 inches.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 42 hp (31.3 kW)

Transmission: Manual

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 5512 lb (2500 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Massey Ferguson 342 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Massey Ferguson 342 is Average. It is greater than 40% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Massey Ferguson 342 is Average. It is greater than 56% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Massey Ferguson 342 is Average. It is greater than 44% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Massey Ferguson 342 is Average. It is greater than 37% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Perkins
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Natural
Cylinders
3
Displacement
153 ci (2.5 L)
Bore
3.60 in (91.4 mm)
Stroke
5.00 in (127.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2250
Power Output
42 hp (31.3 kW)

Transmission

Type
Manual
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
8

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power