Massey Ferguson MF 342 (A)
Built: 1993–1997 · Series: 300er-Baureihe
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MF 300: solid mid-range of the late 80s and 90s, 47 to 90 hp, three-, four- and six-cylinder diesels, also built under licence in Brazil and South Africa
From the late 1980s, the 300 series took over the 200 series' role as Massey Ferguson's mid-range class and stayed in the catalogue into the late 1990s, alongside the newer 3000 and 4200 series in the upper segment.
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The register lists 15 live models, from the MF 340 (A) to the MF 390 (A), built between 1987 and 1998. Output ranges from 30.9 to 71.4 kW, or 47 to 90 hp, weight from 2,324 to 3,600 kg, displacement from 2,500 to 5,806 cm3, across three-, four- and six-cylinder engines.
Like its predecessors, the 300 series spanned a broad power range from a compact three-cylinder up to a six-cylinder flagship, and was built under licence worldwide, including at plants in Brazil and South Africa.
As a rugged, technically straightforward mid-range line without complex electronics, the MF 300 ranks today among the sought-after used tractors for smaller operations.
When buying used, check clutch and gearbox condition – mechanical or with powershift stages depending on specification –, the tightness of the lift hydraulics, and rust on cab and body panels; on examples built under licence in Brazil or South Africa, specification can differ slightly from the European version. Parts today run through the global dealer network of the AGCO group, which Massey Ferguson belongs to. The mechanical and powershift versions of this series share the same base engine, so many wear parts are interchangeable between the two variants.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Massey Ferguson 300er-Baureihe
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 47 hp (34.6 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,250 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 158 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,403 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,505 cm³correct |
| Bore | 91.44 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 127 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,556 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,802 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,382 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,080 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 380 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,450 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear- or four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8V/8Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 7.50-16 ASF (A: 12.5/80-18 AS)correct |
| Rear tyres | 12.4-32 AS (A: 14.9-28 AS)correct |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 14.1 kW/t (35 kW / 2.5 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 31% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Massey Ferguson MF 342 (A) have?
The Massey Ferguson MF 342 (A) delivers 47 hp.
How much does the Massey Ferguson MF 342 (A) weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,450 kg.
What engine does the Massey Ferguson MF 342 (A) have?
3 cylinders, 2,505 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Massey Ferguson MF 342 (A) go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Massey Ferguson MF 342 (A)?
3,556 mm × 1,802 mm × 2,382 mm.
When was the Massey Ferguson MF 342 (A) built?
Production years: 1993–1997.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Other models in this series
MF 340 (A)
MF 350
MF 352 (A)
MF 355 (A)
MF 360 (A)
MF 362 (A)
MF 365 (A)
MF 372 (A)
MF 375 (A)
MF 382 A
MF 390 (A)
MF 390 Turbo
Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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