SPECS / COMPARISON
Massey Ferguson 1742 vs John Deere 4600
A detailed comparison of the Massey Ferguson 1742 and the John Deere 4600. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Massey Ferguson 174231.0 kW (41.6 HP)
John Deere 460032.1 kW (43.1 HP)
Weight
Massey Ferguson 17421845.0 kg (ROPS: 3637.6 lbs (1650.0 kg) Cab: 4067.5 lbs)
John Deere 46001564.0 kg (3448.0 lbs)
Lift Capacity
Massey Ferguson 17421150.0 kg (2535.3 lbs)
John Deere 46001135.0 kg (2502.2 lbs)
| Specification | Massey Ferguson 1742 Compact and Multi-Purpose Tractors | John Deere 4600 Compact and Multi-Purpose Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Compact Utility Tractor | Compact Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 31.0 kW (41.6 HP) | 32.1 kW (43.1 HP) |
| Weight | 1845.0 kg (ROPS: 3637.6 lbs (1650.0 kg) Cab: 4067.5 lbs) | 1564.0 kg (3448.0 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 1150.0 kg (2535.3 lbs) | 1135.0 kg (2502.2 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic | Partially synhcronized power shuttle with wet disc |
| Length | 331.0 cm (130.3 in.) | 342.0 cm (134.6 in.) |
| Years Made | 2013-2018 | 1999-2003 |
| Engine Model | Mitsubishi K38 | Yanmar 4TNE84 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Displacement | 1655 cc (101.0 cu in.) | 1983 cc (121.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 8.61 cm (3.39 in.) | 8.41 cm (3.31 in.) |
| Stroke | 9.50 cm (3.74 in.) | 8.99 cm (3.54 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent with electro-hydraulic clutch | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Middle PTO Type | Optional | Independent |
| Middle PTO Speed | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V, CCA: 650A |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 231.0 cm (Cab Height: 90.9 in.) | 247.0 cm (2WD with fixed ROPS : 88.2 in. (224.0 cm) 4WD with fixed ROPS : 91.3 in. (232.0 cm) 2WD with folding ROPS : 94.1 in. (239.0 cm) 4WD with folding ROPS : 97.2 in.) |
| Width | 163.0 cm (64.2 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 180.0 cm (70.9 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54.9 l (14.5 gal) | 47.3 l (12.5 gal) |
| Final Drive | Bull gear | — |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | 12 forward and 12 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Brakes | Wet disc | Wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | I | I |
| Cabin Type | Two-post folding ROPS or Cab | Open operator station with two-post ROPS |
| Hitch Type | Position control, draft-control | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 12.4×24Lawn/turf: 27×8.50-15 | Ag: 8.00-16, 27×10.5-15, 10.00-16.5, 27x12LL-15 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 13.6×24Lawn/turf: 41×14.00-20 | Ag: 44×18.00-20, 17.5L-24, 22.5LL-16.1 |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center gear pump | Open center |
| SCV Flow | 43.9 LPM (11.6 GPM) | — |
| Valves | 1 to 3 | 3 |
| Pump Flow | — | 37.5 LPM (9.9 GPM) |
| Torque Power | — | 1700 RPM |
| Torque Speed | — | 132.9 N·m (98.0 lb-ft) |
| Compression Ratio | — | 18.0:1 |
| Oil Capacity | — | 4.8 l (1.3 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | — | 7.2 l (1.9 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 25.7 l (6.8 gal) |
| Transmission Model | — | PowrReverser |
| Max. Travel Speed | — | 27.7 km/h (Forward: 17.2 MPH) |
| Differential Lock | — | Mechanical |
| Total Flow | — | 55.6 LPM (14.7 GPM) |
| Steering Flow | — | 18.2 LPM (4.8 GPM) |
| Working Pressure | — | 172.4 bar (2500.0 psi) |
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