Massey Ferguson 243 Specifications

Production

Who manufactured the Massey Ferguson 243 and where was it built?

• Manufacturer: Massey Ferguson
• Type: Utility tractor
• Built in: Coventry, England
• Original price: $20,050 (2003)

Engine

What type of engine does the Massey Ferguson 243 use?

• Engine: Perkins 2.7L 3-cyl diesel

Transmissions

What transmission options are available for the Massey Ferguson 243?

• 8-speed sliding gear
• 8-speed synchro shuttle

Horsepower

What is the horsepower of the Massey Ferguson 243?

• Engine: 52 hp / 38.8 kW
• PTO (claimed): 47 hp / 35.0 kW
• Drawbar (tested): 37.7 hp / 28.1 kW
• PTO (tested): 47.6 hp / 35.5 kW

Mechanical

What are the mechanical features of the Massey Ferguson 243?

• Two- or four-wheel drive
• Steering: hydrostatic power
• Independent wet disc brakes
• Two-post folding ROPS

Capacity

What are the fuel and hydraulic capacities of the Massey Ferguson 243?

• Fuel: 12.7 gal / 48.1 L
• Hydraulic system: 8.5 gal / 32.2 L

Hydraulics

What is the hydraulic capacity and pump flow of the Massey Ferguson 243?

• Capacity: 8.5 gal / 32.2 L
• Pump flow: 9.5 gpm / 36.0 lpm; 13.9 gpm (optional) / 52.6 lpm
• Total flow: 9.5 gpm / 36.0 lpm; 13.9 gpm / 52.6 lpm

Tractor hitch

What is the type of rear hitch on the Massey Ferguson 243?

• Rear Type: II/I

Power Take-off (PTO)

What type of PTO does the Massey Ferguson 243 have?

• Rear PTO: live (two-stage clutch); independent (optional)
• Rear RPM: 540

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire specifications of the Massey Ferguson 243?

• 2WD Wheelbase: 75.1 inches / 190 cm
• 4WD Wheelbase: 76.1 inches / 193 cm
• Weight: 5045 to 5130 pounds
• Front tire: 6.00-16
• Rear tire: 13.6-28

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications of the Massey Ferguson 243?

• Ground: negative
• Battery volts: 12