International Harvester 523 vs Massey Ferguson 142

Side-by-side specs comparison

International Harvester 523

International Harvester 523

52 HP · 1965–1972

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Massey Ferguson 142

Massey Ferguson 142

52 HP · 1970–1980

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The International Harvester 523 and the Massey Ferguson 142 deliver the same power: 52 HP.
  • The Massey Ferguson 142 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1965 for the International Harvester 523.
  • The International Harvester 523 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1700 kg versus 1000 kg.

Full specs comparison

International Harvester 523Massey Ferguson 142
Power52 HP52 HP
Production years1965–19721970–1980
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders33
Displacement2.9 L2.9 L
Weight2 440 kg—
Drive2WD or 4WD2WD or 4WD
TransmissionPartial power shift—
Gears (fwd/rev)8 / 48 / 1
Rear lift capacity1 700 kg1 000 kg
Wheelbase199 cm198 cm
Length304 cm—

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