Mahindra 4500 vs Massey Ferguson 1742

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 8 measurable specs, the Mahindra 4500 leads 7 categories to 1. Machine pages: Mahindra 4500 and Massey Ferguson 1742.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 4500	Massey Ferguson 1742
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 42 hp	41.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 35 hp	32.8 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 5,742 lb	4,068 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,500 lb	1,840 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 3,968 lb	2,535 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 117.4 in	102.4 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 5,000 lbf	2,190 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11 gpm	▲ 11.6 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 4500Massey Ferguson 1742

Engine HPhp

▲42 hp

41.6 hp

PTO HPhp

▲35 hp

32.8 hp

31.6 hp

GearHST

Weightlb

4,752 lb

▲5,742 lb

3,638 lb

4,068 lb

2WD4WDROPSCab

Loader Liftlb

2,480 lb

▲2,500 lb

1,840 lb

ML245ML260

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲3,968 lb

2,535 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Mahindra4500	Massey Ferguson1742


Engine Manufacturer	Mahindra	Mitsubishi
Engine Model	NE342	K38
Engine Type	Not Published	3-cylinder turbocharged and intercooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	146 in³	101 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm	2500 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	42 hp	41.6 hp
PTO Power	35 hp	Gear: 32.8 hp; HST: 31.6 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Direct injection	Common rail direct injection with electronic engine management
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Engine-driven gear-type pump
Implement Flow	11 gpm	11.6 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	6.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	11.6 gpm
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Up to 3

Fuel Tank Capacity	Not Published	14.5 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Type	2WD: Continuous; 4WD: Independent	Independent, electro-hydraulically engaged
PTO Rear	540/1000 rpm	540 rpm (1-3/8 in 6-spline)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional, 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Rear Type II/I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	3968 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	2,535 lb
Lift Control Type	Position and draft control	Position control; draft control optional

Transmission Type	2WD: constant mesh; 4WD: synchromesh shuttle	12x12 power shuttle (4 gears, 3 ranges) or 3-range electronic Servo-HST
No. of Speeds	2WD: 8F/2R; 4WD: 8F/8R	Power shuttle: 12F / 12R; Servo-HST: 3-range infinite
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Wet multi-disc (power shuttle)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Mechanical rear differential lock, right side heel pedal

Frame Type	Two-post folding ROPS	Drop-axle rear with bull gear final drives
Steering	Power steering	Power steering, tilt steering wheel
Brakes	2WD: dry disc; 4WD: wet disc	Internal wet disc brakes, individual control via independent foot pedals
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Deluxe suspended seat with armrests and seat belt (vinyl on ROPS, cloth on cab)
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Cast steel 4WD front axle with center drive line and bevel-gear final drives
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	145.4 in	130.7 in
Overall Width	67.3 in	64.2 in
Wheelbase	Not Published	71.1 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	91.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	2WD: 4752 lb; 4WD: 5742 lb	ROPS: 3,638 lb; Cab: 4,068 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Ag: 8-16 front, 12.4-24 rear (13.6-24 optional); turf: 27x8.50-15 front, 41x14.00-20 rear; industrial: 10-16.5 front, 17.5L-24 rear (also 250/75R16 front, 400/80R24 rear)
R1 Agricultural - Front	2WD: 6-16; 4WD: 9.5-20	8-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	2WD: 13.6-28; 4WD: 14.9-26	12.4-24 (13.6-24 optional)
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27x8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	10-16.5 or 250/75R16
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	17.5L-24 or 400/80R24

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	DL125: universal skid steer or compact quick-attach tool carrier
Loader Model	4WD: ML245; 2WD: ML260	DL125
Loader Lift Height	ML245: 117.4 in; ML260: 107.5 in	DL125: 102.4 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	ML245: 2480 lb; ML260: 2500 lb	DL125: 1,840 lb
Loader Breakout Force	ML245: 4400 lb; ML260: 5000 lb	DL125: 2,190 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	5-year powertrain warranty

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Mahindra 4500 vs Massey Ferguson 1742: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 4500 or the Massey Ferguson 1742?: The Mahindra 4500 leads on engine hp at 42 hp hp, compared to 41.6 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson 1742.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 4500 or the Massey Ferguson 1742?: The Mahindra 4500 leads on pto hp at 35 hp hp, compared to 32.8 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson 1742.
Which is heavier, the Mahindra 4500 or the Massey Ferguson 1742?: The Mahindra 4500 leads on weight at 5,742 lb lb, compared to 4,068 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 1742.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 4500 or the Massey Ferguson 1742?: The Mahindra 4500 leads on loader lift at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 1,840 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 1742.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 4500 or the Massey Ferguson 1742?: The Mahindra 4500 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,968 lb lb, compared to 2,535 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 1742.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 4500	Massey Ferguson 1742
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 42 hp	41.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 35 hp	32.8 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 5,742 lb	4,068 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,500 lb	1,840 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 3,968 lb	2,535 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 117.4 in	102.4 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 5,000 lbf	2,190 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11 gpm	▲ 11.6 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 4500Massey Ferguson 1742

Engine HPhp

▲42 hp

41.6 hp

PTO HPhp

▲35 hp

32.8 hp

31.6 hp

GearHST

Weightlb

4,752 lb

▲5,742 lb

3,638 lb

4,068 lb

2WD4WDROPSCab

Loader Liftlb

2,480 lb

▲2,500 lb

1,840 lb

ML245ML260

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲3,968 lb

2,535 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Mahindra4500	Massey Ferguson1742


Engine Manufacturer	Mahindra	Mitsubishi
Engine Model	NE342	K38
Engine Type	Not Published	3-cylinder turbocharged and intercooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	146 in³	101 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm	2500 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	42 hp	41.6 hp
PTO Power	35 hp	Gear: 32.8 hp; HST: 31.6 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Direct injection	Common rail direct injection with electronic engine management
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Engine-driven gear-type pump
Implement Flow	11 gpm	11.6 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	6.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	11.6 gpm
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Up to 3

Fuel Tank Capacity	Not Published	14.5 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Type	2WD: Continuous; 4WD: Independent	Independent, electro-hydraulically engaged
PTO Rear	540/1000 rpm	540 rpm (1-3/8 in 6-spline)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional, 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Rear Type II/I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	3968 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	2,535 lb
Lift Control Type	Position and draft control	Position control; draft control optional

Transmission Type	2WD: constant mesh; 4WD: synchromesh shuttle	12x12 power shuttle (4 gears, 3 ranges) or 3-range electronic Servo-HST
No. of Speeds	2WD: 8F/2R; 4WD: 8F/8R	Power shuttle: 12F / 12R; Servo-HST: 3-range infinite
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Wet multi-disc (power shuttle)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Mechanical rear differential lock, right side heel pedal

Frame Type	Two-post folding ROPS	Drop-axle rear with bull gear final drives
Steering	Power steering	Power steering, tilt steering wheel
Brakes	2WD: dry disc; 4WD: wet disc	Internal wet disc brakes, individual control via independent foot pedals
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Deluxe suspended seat with armrests and seat belt (vinyl on ROPS, cloth on cab)
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Cast steel 4WD front axle with center drive line and bevel-gear final drives
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	145.4 in	130.7 in
Overall Width	67.3 in	64.2 in
Wheelbase	Not Published	71.1 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	91.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	2WD: 4752 lb; 4WD: 5742 lb	ROPS: 3,638 lb; Cab: 4,068 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Ag: 8-16 front, 12.4-24 rear (13.6-24 optional); turf: 27x8.50-15 front, 41x14.00-20 rear; industrial: 10-16.5 front, 17.5L-24 rear (also 250/75R16 front, 400/80R24 rear)
R1 Agricultural - Front	2WD: 6-16; 4WD: 9.5-20	8-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	2WD: 13.6-28; 4WD: 14.9-26	12.4-24 (13.6-24 optional)
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27x8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	10-16.5 or 250/75R16
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	17.5L-24 or 400/80R24

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	DL125: universal skid steer or compact quick-attach tool carrier
Loader Model	4WD: ML245; 2WD: ML260	DL125
Loader Lift Height	ML245: 117.4 in; ML260: 107.5 in	DL125: 102.4 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	ML245: 2480 lb; ML260: 2500 lb	DL125: 1,840 lb
Loader Breakout Force	ML245: 4400 lb; ML260: 5000 lb	DL125: 2,190 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	5-year powertrain warranty

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Mahindra 4500 vs Massey Ferguson 1742: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 4500 or the Massey Ferguson 1742?

The Mahindra 4500 leads on engine hp at 42 hp hp, compared to 41.6 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson 1742.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 4500 or the Massey Ferguson 1742?

The Mahindra 4500 leads on pto hp at 35 hp hp, compared to 32.8 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson 1742.

Which is heavier, the Mahindra 4500 or the Massey Ferguson 1742?

The Mahindra 4500 leads on weight at 5,742 lb lb, compared to 4,068 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 1742.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 4500 or the Massey Ferguson 1742?

The Mahindra 4500 leads on loader lift at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 1,840 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 1742.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 4500 or the Massey Ferguson 1742?

The Mahindra 4500 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,968 lb lb, compared to 2,535 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 1742.

Mahindra 4500 vs Massey Ferguson 1742

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