Massey Ferguson 243

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 243 is a versatile utility tractor built between 1999 and 2003 in Coventry, England as part of the 200 Three series. It offers two four-wheel configurations, either 4x2 2WD or 4x4 MFWD 4WD, tailor-made to meet a range of agricultural tasks. The tractor’s heart, a Perkins 903.27 engine, outputs 52 hp and functions at a maximum of 2250 RPM with a displacement of 165 cubic inches. Its transmission comes in two types: a sliding gear with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears, or a synchro shuttle with 8 forward and reverse gears. Featuring a hydrostatic power steering system, independent wet disc brakes, and a two-post folding ROPS, the Massey Ferguson 243 is designed for comfort and safety. The tractor has a dry disc clutch and a starter voltage of 12 volts, with a coolant capacity of 11.2 quarts to ensure optimal operating temperatures.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 52

Transmission: Sliding gear or Synchro shuttle

Operating Weight: 5130

Fuel Type: Diesel

Massey Ferguson 243 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Average
Greater than 50% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Average
Greater than 44% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Perkins
Model
903.27
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Natural aspirated
Cylinders
3
Displacement (ci)
165
Bore (in)
3.74
Stroke (in)
5
Rated RPM
2250
Power Output (hp)
52

Transmission

Type
Sliding gear or Synchro shuttle
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
2 (sliding gear), 8 (synchro shuttle)
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
-
Width (in)
-
Height (in)
-
Operating Weight (lb)
5130

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Live (two-stage clutch) or independent (optional)
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD or 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
-
Steering Type
Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
11.2
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Ag
Manufacture - End Year
2003
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
II/I
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Two-post folding ROPS
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
Independent wet disc
Hydraulic System Type
-