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Massey Ferguson 42 Technical Data

Massey Ferguson 42 Engine

Engine Model .................. Perkins A3.152
Engine Type .................. 4-Stroke, liquid-cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders .................. 3
Displacement, cu in (L) .................. 152.7 (2.50)
Engine Bore, in (mm) .................. 3.60 (91.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) .................. 5.00 (127.0)
Aspiration .................. Natural
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) .................. 42.0 (31.3)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................. 2250
Idle Speed, rpm .................. 600-2500
Compression Ratio .................. 17.4:1
Firing Order .................. 1-2-3
Fuel System .................. Injection Pump
Valve Clearance, in (mm) .................. 0.012 (0.31)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................. 10.2 (38.6)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................. 6.5 (6.2)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) .................. 10.8 (10.2)
Electrical System Rating, Volts .................. 12

Power Take Off

PTO Operational Type .................. Independent
PTO Horsepower, hp (kW) .................. 36.5 (27.0)
PTO Speed, rpm .................. 540
PTO / Engine Speed, rpm .................. 540/1600

Massey Ferguson 42 Transmission

Transmission Type .................. Gear
Gearbox Type .................. 6F/2R
Number of Forward Gears .................. 6
Number of Reverse Gears .................. 2
Clutch Type .................. Dry disc
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................. 31.7 (30.0)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) .................. 15.2 (24.5)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .................. 4.2 (6.8)

Transmission Type .................. Multi-Power
Gearbox Type .................. 12F/4R, 2-speed powershift
Number of Forward Gears .................. 12
Number of Reverse Gears .................. 4
Clutch Type .................. Dry disc
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................. 31.7 (30.0)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) .................. 14.8 (23.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .................. 7.4 (11.9)

MF 42 Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels .................. 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration .................. Front steer
Steering System .................. Manual
Brakes Type .................. Mechanical drum
Front Tire Size (Std) .................. 6.00x16
Rear Tire Size (Std) .................. 11.0x28
Front Tire Size (Opt) .................. 6.00x19
Rear Tire Size (Opt) .................. 12.0x28

MF 42 Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type .................. Open Center
Implement Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) .................. 3.7 (14.0)
Hydraulic Pressure, Bar (psi) .................. 162 (2350)
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity, gal (L) .................. 8.0 (30.3)
3-Point Hitch Category .................. 1
Standard Lift Capacity at lift pin, lb (kg) .................. 2600 (1180)

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) .................. 72.1 (1830)
Length, in (mm) .................. 118.1 (2990)
Height, in (mm) .................. 56.1 (1420)
Overall Width, in (mm) .................. 72.1 (1830)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .................. 20.5 (520)
Weight, lb (kg) .................. 3638 (1650)

MF TRACTORS TROUBLESHOOTING
1652	1749	2620	2725	2805
3050	3120	3640	3709	4245
4455	5320	5455	5613	6150
6280	6480	6615	7618	7720