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Massey Ferguson 1836 to 1842 specifications

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Massey Ferguson 1836 to 1842: balers.

Selected configuration figures
ConfigurationDocumented field and quantity
1836
Baler Weight
2,699 lb
PTO Horsepower
45.6 hp
1838
Baler Weight
3,051 lb
PTO Horsepower
45.6 hp
1840
Baler Weight
3,499 lb
PTO Horsepower
49.7 hp
1842
Baler Weight
4,376 lb
PTO Horsepower
49.7 hp
1836 to 1842 specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher nameSource guideListing-entry countLabels named by the source
Massey Ferguson1836 to 184241836, 1838, 1840, and 1842
Baler Pickup
Specification1836183818401842
Augers13 in13 in11.03 in12.52 in
Inside Width61.11 in75.91 in75.91 in77.49 in
Number Of Tine Bars3344
Number Of Tines6684112112
Outer Tine-To-Tine Width73.51 in89.14 in89.14 in91.19 in
Pickup Gauge Wheel2222
Pickup ProtectionBelt driveBelt driveOverrunning torque limiterSlip and overrunning clutch
Tine To Tine Width4.56 ft5.85 ft5.85 ft5.85 ft
Dimensions and weight
Specification183618381840
Overall Length5.25 ft5.25 ft5.25 ft
Overall Height6.01 ft6.01 ft6.01 ft
Weight500.45 lb500.45 lb500.45 lb
Length W/Bale Thrower240 in240 in240 in
Specification1836183818401842
Overall Width7.75 ft8.42 ft8.42 ft8.71 ft
Length W/Bale Chute204.02 in204.02 in204.02 in243.59 in
Height W/Shielding65 in65 in65 in65.99 in
Length W/O Bale Chute168 in168 in168 in201.62 in
Bale Size
Specification1836183818401842
Baler Weight2,699 lb3,051 lb3,499 lb4,376 lb
Bale Length - Min1.1 ft1.1 ft1.1 ft1.1 ft
Bale Length - Max4.4 ft4.4 ft4.4 ft4.4 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)
Specification183618381840
Bale Weight - Max70.6 lb70.6 lb70.6 lb
Engine
Specification1836183818401842
PTO Horsepower45.6 hp45.6 hp49.7 hp49.7 hp
PTO Speed540 rpm540 rpm540 rpm540 rpm
Bale Chamber
Specification183618381840
Baler Thrower TypeBeltBeltBelt
Belt DriveHydraulic pump driven by balerHydraulic pump driven by balerHydraulic pump driven by baler
Apron BeltsFlywheelFlywheelFlywheel
Apron Belts - TypeWedge Grip patternWedge Grip patternWedge Grip pattern
Apron Belts - Number222
Apron Belts - Size12.1 in12.1 in12.1 in
Tires
Specification1836183818401842
Standard9.5L x 14 , 6 Ply11L x 14 , 6 Ply31 x 13.5-15 , 8 Ply31 x 13.5-15 , 8 Ply
Feeding Chamber
Specification1836183818401842
ProtectionShearboltShearboltShearboltShearbolt
DriveNo. 60 chainNo. 60 chainNo. 60HD chainNo. 80 chain
Stuffer TypeCrank type wCrank type wCrank type wCrank type cam controlled w
Plunger
Specification1836183818401842
Stroke Length21.7 in21.7 in21.7 in23 in
Plunger Speed (Strokes/Min)92100100100
Wrapping System
Specification1836183818401842
Twine TypeKnottersKnottersKnottersKnotters
Twine Ball Capacity4 balls6 balls10 balls10 balls
Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guideDiffering-field count reported
1836 to 184231

Massey Ferguson 1836 to 1842: baler

1836 to 1842: forum references — Forum-title search
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The Farming ForumbalerMassey Ferguson and the 1840, 1842. That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead20
Used market for the 1836 to 1842 — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation dateListing sourceEquipment searchListings
2026-09-24TractorHouseMassey Ferguson baler180
ModelListedModel yearsLowest askingHighest askingMedian askingMedian hours
183622016$18,750$28,000$23,375None shown
183872016 to 2023$10,990$26,500$23,200None shown
18401372014 to 2027$14,250$40,800$27,950None shown
1842342024 to 2026$40,000$54,596$49,650None shown
1836 to 1842: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
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2026-09-24U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionMassey Ferguson together with the baler 1836, 1838, 1840, 1842No matching recall in this search

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Massey Ferguson 1836 to 1842: Configuration records

1836
SpecificationSource figure
Baler Pickup
Augers13 in
Inside Width61.11 in
Number Of Tine Bars3
Number Of Tines66
Outer Tine-To-Tine Width73.51 in
Pickup Gauge Wheel2
Pickup ProtectionBelt drive
Tine To Tine Width4.56 ft
Bale Size
Baler Weight2,699 lb
Bale Length - Min1.1 ft
Bale Length - Max4.4 ft
Bale Weight - Max70.6 lb
Bale Cross Section,Height X Width(In,Mm)14 x 18 (356 x 457)
Engine
PTO Horsepower45.6 hp
PTO Speed540 rpm
Bale Chamber
Baler Thrower TypeBelt
Belt DriveHydraulic pump driven by baler
Apron BeltsFlywheel
Apron Belts - TypeWedge Grip pattern
Apron Belts - Number2
Apron Belts - Size12.1 in
Tires
Standard9.5L x 14 , 6 Ply
Feeding Chamber
DriveNo. 60 chain
Stuffer TypeCrank type w
Plunger
Stroke Length21.7 in
Plunger Speed (Strokes/Min)92
Wrapping System
Twine TypeKnotters
Twine Ball Capacity4 balls
Additional specifications
Overall Width7.75 ft
Overall Height6.01 ft
Length W/Bale Thrower240 in
Length W/Bale Chute204.02 in
Height W/Shielding65 in
Length W/O Bale Chute168 in
ProtectionShearbolt

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1838
SpecificationSource figure
Baler Pickup
Augers13 in
Inside Width75.91 in
Number Of Tine Bars3
Number Of Tines84
Outer Tine-To-Tine Width89.14 in
Pickup Gauge Wheel2
Pickup ProtectionBelt drive
Tine To Tine Width5.85 ft
Bale Size
Baler Weight3,051 lb
Bale Length - Min1.1 ft
Bale Length - Max4.4 ft
Bale Weight - Max70.6 lb
Bale Cross Section,Height X Width(In,Mm)14 x 18 (356 x 457)
Engine
PTO Horsepower45.6 hp
PTO Speed540 rpm
Bale Chamber
Baler Thrower TypeBelt
Belt DriveHydraulic pump driven by baler
Apron BeltsFlywheel
Apron Belts - TypeWedge Grip pattern
Apron Belts - Number2
Apron Belts - Size12.1 in
Tires
Standard11L x 14 , 6 Ply
Feeding Chamber
DriveNo. 60 chain
Stuffer TypeCrank type w
Plunger
Stroke Length21.7 in
Plunger Speed (Strokes/Min)100
Wrapping System
Twine TypeKnotters
Twine Ball Capacity6 balls
Additional specifications
Overall Width8.42 ft
Overall Height6.01 ft
Length W/Bale Thrower240 in
Length W/Bale Chute204.02 in
Height W/Shielding65 in
Length W/O Bale Chute168 in
ProtectionShearbolt

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1840
SpecificationSource figure
Baler Pickup
Augers11.03 in
Inside Width75.91 in
Number Of Tine Bars4
Number Of Tines112
Outer Tine-To-Tine Width89.14 in
Pickup Gauge Wheel2
Pickup ProtectionOverrunning torque limiter
Tine To Tine Width5.85 ft
Bale Size
Baler Weight3,499 lb
Bale Length - Min1.1 ft
Bale Length - Max4.4 ft
Bale Weight - Max70.6 lb
Bale Cross Section,Height X Width(In,Mm)14 x 18 (356 x 457)
Engine
PTO Horsepower49.7 hp
PTO Speed540 rpm
Bale Chamber
Baler Thrower TypeBelt
Belt DriveHydraulic pump driven by baler
Apron BeltsFlywheel
Apron Belts - TypeWedge Grip pattern
Apron Belts - Number2
Apron Belts - Size12.1 in
Tires
Standard31 x 13.5-15 , 8 Ply
Feeding Chamber
DriveNo. 60HD chain
Stuffer TypeCrank type w
Plunger
Stroke Length21.7 in
Plunger Speed (Strokes/Min)100
Wrapping System
Twine TypeKnotters
Twine Ball Capacity10 balls
Additional specifications
Overall Width8.42 ft
Overall Height6.01 ft
Length W/Bale Thrower240 in
Length W/Bale Chute204.02 in
Height W/Shielding65 in
Length W/O Bale Chute168 in
ProtectionShearbolt

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1842
SpecificationSource figure
Baler Pickup
Augers12.52 in
Inside Width77.49 in
Number Of Tine Bars4
Number Of Tines112
Outer Tine-To-Tine Width91.19 in
Pickup Gauge Wheel2
Pickup ProtectionSlip and overrunning clutch
Tine To Tine Width5.85 ft
Bale Size
Baler Weight4,376 lb
Bale Length - Min1.1 ft
Bale Length - Max4.4 ft
Bale Cross Section,Height X Width(In,Mm)16 x 18 (406 x 457)
Engine
PTO Horsepower49.7 hp
PTO Speed540 rpm
Tires
Standard31 x 13.5-15 , 8 Ply
Feeding Chamber
DriveNo. 80 chain
Stuffer TypeCrank type cam controlled w
Plunger
Stroke Length23 in
Plunger Speed (Strokes/Min)100
Wrapping System
Twine TypeKnotters
Twine Ball Capacity10 balls
Additional specifications
Overall Width8.71 ft
Length W/Bale Chute243.59 in
Height W/Shielding65.99 in
Length W/O Bale Chute201.62 in
ProtectionShearbolt

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