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Massey Ferguson 1836 to 1842 specifications
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Massey Ferguson 1836 to 1842: balers.
| Publisher name | Source guide | Listing-entry count | Labels named by the source |
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| Massey Ferguson | 1836 to 1842 | 4 | 1836, 1838, 1840, and 1842 |
| Specification | 1836 | 1838 | 1840 | 1842 |
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| Augers | 13 in | 13 in | 11.03 in | 12.52 in |
| Inside Width | 61.11 in | 75.91 in | 75.91 in | 77.49 in |
| Number Of Tine Bars | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Number Of Tines | 66 | 84 | 112 | 112 |
| Outer Tine-To-Tine Width | 73.51 in | 89.14 in | 89.14 in | 91.19 in |
| Pickup Gauge Wheel | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Pickup Protection | Belt drive | Belt drive | Overrunning torque limiter | Slip and overrunning clutch |
| Tine To Tine Width | 4.56 ft | 5.85 ft | 5.85 ft | 5.85 ft |
| Specification | 1836 | 1838 | 1840 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5.25 ft | 5.25 ft | 5.25 ft |
| Overall Height | 6.01 ft | 6.01 ft | 6.01 ft |
| Weight | 500.45 lb | 500.45 lb | 500.45 lb |
| Length W/Bale Thrower | 240 in | 240 in | 240 in |
| Specification | 1836 | 1838 | 1840 | 1842 |
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| Overall Width | 7.75 ft | 8.42 ft | 8.42 ft | 8.71 ft |
| Length W/Bale Chute | 204.02 in | 204.02 in | 204.02 in | 243.59 in |
| Height W/Shielding | 65 in | 65 in | 65 in | 65.99 in |
| Length W/O Bale Chute | 168 in | 168 in | 168 in | 201.62 in |
| Specification | 1836 | 1838 | 1840 | 1842 |
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| Baler Weight | 2,699 lb | 3,051 lb | 3,499 lb | 4,376 lb |
| Bale Length - Min | 1.1 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.1 ft |
| Bale Length - Max | 4.4 ft | 4.4 ft | 4.4 ft | 4.4 ft |
| Bale Cross Section,Height X Width(In,Mm) | 14 x 18 (356 x 457) | 14 x 18 (356 x 457) | 14 x 18 (356 x 457) | 16 x 18 (406 x 457) |
| Specification | 1836 | 1838 | 1840 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bale Weight - Max | 70.6 lb | 70.6 lb | 70.6 lb |
| Specification | 1836 | 1838 | 1840 | 1842 |
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| PTO Horsepower | 45.6 hp | 45.6 hp | 49.7 hp | 49.7 hp |
| PTO Speed | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | 540 rpm |
| Specification | 1836 | 1838 | 1840 |
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| Baler Thrower Type | Belt | Belt | Belt |
| Belt Drive | Hydraulic pump driven by baler | Hydraulic pump driven by baler | Hydraulic pump driven by baler |
| Apron Belts | Flywheel | Flywheel | Flywheel |
| Apron Belts - Type | Wedge Grip pattern | Wedge Grip pattern | Wedge Grip pattern |
| Apron Belts - Number | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Apron Belts - Size | 12.1 in | 12.1 in | 12.1 in |
| Specification | 1836 | 1838 | 1840 | 1842 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 9.5L x 14 , 6 Ply | 11L x 14 , 6 Ply | 31 x 13.5-15 , 8 Ply | 31 x 13.5-15 , 8 Ply |
| Specification | 1836 | 1838 | 1840 | 1842 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protection | Shearbolt | Shearbolt | Shearbolt | Shearbolt |
| Drive | No. 60 chain | No. 60 chain | No. 60HD chain | No. 80 chain |
| Stuffer Type | Crank type w | Crank type w | Crank type w | Crank type cam controlled w |
| Specification | 1836 | 1838 | 1840 | 1842 |
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| Stroke Length | 21.7 in | 21.7 in | 21.7 in | 23 in |
| Plunger Speed (Strokes/Min) | 92 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Specification | 1836 | 1838 | 1840 | 1842 |
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| Twine Type | Knotters | Knotters | Knotters | Knotters |
| Twine Ball Capacity | 4 balls | 6 balls | 10 balls | 10 balls |
| Source guide | Differing-field count reported |
|---|---|
| 1836 to 1842 | 31 |
Massey Ferguson 1836 to 1842: baler
| Forum index | Equipment class queried | Names in the search | Matching titles |
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| The Farming Forum | baler | Massey Ferguson and the 1840, 1842. That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead | 20 |
- Massey Ferguson 1840 Square Baler 2020 (The Farming Forum, 2026-08-12)
- Massey 1840 Baler (The Farming Forum, 2026-07-03)
- Massey Ferguson 1840 Baler Expired (The Farming Forum, 2026-05-22)
- Massey Ferguson 1842s Small Square Baler Sold (The Farming Forum, 2026-04-22)
| Observation date | Listing source | Equipment search | Listings |
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| 2026-09-24 | TractorHouse | Massey Ferguson baler | 180 |
| Model | Listed | Model years | Lowest asking | Highest asking | Median asking | Median hours |
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| 1836 | 2 | 2016 | $18,750 | $28,000 | $23,375 | None shown |
| 1838 | 7 | 2016 to 2023 | $10,990 | $26,500 | $23,200 | None shown |
| 1840 | 137 | 2014 to 2027 | $14,250 | $40,800 | $27,950 | None shown |
| 1842 | 34 | 2024 to 2026 | $40,000 | $54,596 | $49,650 | None shown |
| Search date | Database | Names queried | Search result |
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| 2026-09-24 | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission | Massey Ferguson together with the baler 1836, 1838, 1840, 1842 | No matching recall in this search |
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| Observation field | Recorded value |
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| Title count | 20 |
| Forum indexes | The Farming Forum |
| Search wording | the 1836 to 1842 baler |
| Latest title quoted by the reference | Massey Ferguson 1840 Square Baler 2020 |
Massey Ferguson 1836 to 1842: Configuration records
1836
| Specification | Source figure |
|---|---|
| Baler Pickup | |
| Augers | 13 in |
| Inside Width | 61.11 in |
| Number Of Tine Bars | 3 |
| Number Of Tines | 66 |
| Outer Tine-To-Tine Width | 73.51 in |
| Pickup Gauge Wheel | 2 |
| Pickup Protection | Belt drive |
| Tine To Tine Width | 4.56 ft |
| Bale Size | |
| Baler Weight | 2,699 lb |
| Bale Length - Min | 1.1 ft |
| Bale Length - Max | 4.4 ft |
| Bale Weight - Max | 70.6 lb |
| Bale Cross Section,Height X Width(In,Mm) | 14 x 18 (356 x 457) |
| Engine | |
| PTO Horsepower | 45.6 hp |
| PTO Speed | 540 rpm |
| Bale Chamber | |
| Baler Thrower Type | Belt |
| Belt Drive | Hydraulic pump driven by baler |
| Apron Belts | Flywheel |
| Apron Belts - Type | Wedge Grip pattern |
| Apron Belts - Number | 2 |
| Apron Belts - Size | 12.1 in |
| Tires | |
| Standard | 9.5L x 14 , 6 Ply |
| Feeding Chamber | |
| Drive | No. 60 chain |
| Stuffer Type | Crank type w |
| Plunger | |
| Stroke Length | 21.7 in |
| Plunger Speed (Strokes/Min) | 92 |
| Wrapping System | |
| Twine Type | Knotters |
| Twine Ball Capacity | 4 balls |
| Additional specifications | |
| Overall Width | 7.75 ft |
| Overall Height | 6.01 ft |
| Length W/Bale Thrower | 240 in |
| Length W/Bale Chute | 204.02 in |
| Height W/Shielding | 65 in |
| Length W/O Bale Chute | 168 in |
| Protection | Shearbolt |
1838
| Specification | Source figure |
|---|---|
| Baler Pickup | |
| Augers | 13 in |
| Inside Width | 75.91 in |
| Number Of Tine Bars | 3 |
| Number Of Tines | 84 |
| Outer Tine-To-Tine Width | 89.14 in |
| Pickup Gauge Wheel | 2 |
| Pickup Protection | Belt drive |
| Tine To Tine Width | 5.85 ft |
| Bale Size | |
| Baler Weight | 3,051 lb |
| Bale Length - Min | 1.1 ft |
| Bale Length - Max | 4.4 ft |
| Bale Weight - Max | 70.6 lb |
| Bale Cross Section,Height X Width(In,Mm) | 14 x 18 (356 x 457) |
| Engine | |
| PTO Horsepower | 45.6 hp |
| PTO Speed | 540 rpm |
| Bale Chamber | |
| Baler Thrower Type | Belt |
| Belt Drive | Hydraulic pump driven by baler |
| Apron Belts | Flywheel |
| Apron Belts - Type | Wedge Grip pattern |
| Apron Belts - Number | 2 |
| Apron Belts - Size | 12.1 in |
| Tires | |
| Standard | 11L x 14 , 6 Ply |
| Feeding Chamber | |
| Drive | No. 60 chain |
| Stuffer Type | Crank type w |
| Plunger | |
| Stroke Length | 21.7 in |
| Plunger Speed (Strokes/Min) | 100 |
| Wrapping System | |
| Twine Type | Knotters |
| Twine Ball Capacity | 6 balls |
| Additional specifications | |
| Overall Width | 8.42 ft |
| Overall Height | 6.01 ft |
| Length W/Bale Thrower | 240 in |
| Length W/Bale Chute | 204.02 in |
| Height W/Shielding | 65 in |
| Length W/O Bale Chute | 168 in |
| Protection | Shearbolt |
1840
| Specification | Source figure |
|---|---|
| Baler Pickup | |
| Augers | 11.03 in |
| Inside Width | 75.91 in |
| Number Of Tine Bars | 4 |
| Number Of Tines | 112 |
| Outer Tine-To-Tine Width | 89.14 in |
| Pickup Gauge Wheel | 2 |
| Pickup Protection | Overrunning torque limiter |
| Tine To Tine Width | 5.85 ft |
| Bale Size | |
| Baler Weight | 3,499 lb |
| Bale Length - Min | 1.1 ft |
| Bale Length - Max | 4.4 ft |
| Bale Weight - Max | 70.6 lb |
| Bale Cross Section,Height X Width(In,Mm) | 14 x 18 (356 x 457) |
| Engine | |
| PTO Horsepower | 49.7 hp |
| PTO Speed | 540 rpm |
| Bale Chamber | |
| Baler Thrower Type | Belt |
| Belt Drive | Hydraulic pump driven by baler |
| Apron Belts | Flywheel |
| Apron Belts - Type | Wedge Grip pattern |
| Apron Belts - Number | 2 |
| Apron Belts - Size | 12.1 in |
| Tires | |
| Standard | 31 x 13.5-15 , 8 Ply |
| Feeding Chamber | |
| Drive | No. 60HD chain |
| Stuffer Type | Crank type w |
| Plunger | |
| Stroke Length | 21.7 in |
| Plunger Speed (Strokes/Min) | 100 |
| Wrapping System | |
| Twine Type | Knotters |
| Twine Ball Capacity | 10 balls |
| Additional specifications | |
| Overall Width | 8.42 ft |
| Overall Height | 6.01 ft |
| Length W/Bale Thrower | 240 in |
| Length W/Bale Chute | 204.02 in |
| Height W/Shielding | 65 in |
| Length W/O Bale Chute | 168 in |
| Protection | Shearbolt |
1842
| Specification | Source figure |
|---|---|
| Baler Pickup | |
| Augers | 12.52 in |
| Inside Width | 77.49 in |
| Number Of Tine Bars | 4 |
| Number Of Tines | 112 |
| Outer Tine-To-Tine Width | 91.19 in |
| Pickup Gauge Wheel | 2 |
| Pickup Protection | Slip and overrunning clutch |
| Tine To Tine Width | 5.85 ft |
| Bale Size | |
| Baler Weight | 4,376 lb |
| Bale Length - Min | 1.1 ft |
| Bale Length - Max | 4.4 ft |
| Bale Cross Section,Height X Width(In,Mm) | 16 x 18 (406 x 457) |
| Engine | |
| PTO Horsepower | 49.7 hp |
| PTO Speed | 540 rpm |
| Tires | |
| Standard | 31 x 13.5-15 , 8 Ply |
| Feeding Chamber | |
| Drive | No. 80 chain |
| Stuffer Type | Crank type cam controlled w |
| Plunger | |
| Stroke Length | 23 in |
| Plunger Speed (Strokes/Min) | 100 |
| Wrapping System | |
| Twine Type | Knotters |
| Twine Ball Capacity | 10 balls |
| Additional specifications | |
| Overall Width | 8.71 ft |
| Length W/Bale Chute | 243.59 in |
| Height W/Shielding | 65.99 in |
| Length W/O Bale Chute | 201.62 in |
| Protection | Shearbolt |
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