Compare/Massey Ferguson 145 vs Massey Ferguson 243

Massey Ferguson 145 vs Massey Ferguson 243

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 145 vs Massey Ferguson 243

The Massey Ferguson 145 and the Massey Ferguson 243 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 243 leads on rated power with 48 hp against 47 hp. Massey Ferguson 145 is the lighter machine (1,650 kg vs 5,045 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 243 is the newer design (1999 vs 1965). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 243 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 145 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

47 hp

48 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

With 11-28 rear tires.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with synchronized shuttle shifting.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Original price

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$20,050 (2003)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

145V

narrow chassisReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

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Engine

35.0 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 127 mmReference

95 x 127 mmReference

Power

35.0 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Compression

18.5:1Reference

17.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2250Reference

Torque

166.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

6.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

10.2 LReference

10.6 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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28.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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35.5 kWReference

Max power

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28.1 kWReference

Transmission

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

synchro shuttleReference

Gears

12 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

Multi-PowerReference

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Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

20.4 lpmReference

52.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

1236 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

independent (optional)Reference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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35.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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35.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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32.2 LReference

Capacity

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32.2 LReference

Pump flow

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52.6 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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31.7 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

182 cmReference

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Weight

1650 kgReference

5045 to 5130 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

11-28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Ag front

6.00-19Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

11-32Reference

13.6-28Reference

Length

299 cmReference

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Width

173 cmReference

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Height

138 cmReference

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Ground clearance

32 cmReference

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Front tread

121 to 202 cmReference

130 to 161 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 202 cmReference

142 to 213 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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190 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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193 cmReference

Shipping weight

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2288 kgReference

Operating weight

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2326 kgReference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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48.1 LReference

Massey Ferguson 243 attachments

243 Serial Numbers

1999

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H01001Reference

2000

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J01001Reference

2001

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K01001Reference

2002

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L01001Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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9.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1955 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.