Compare/Massey Ferguson 243 vs Massey Ferguson 2860E

Massey Ferguson 243 vs Massey Ferguson 2860E

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 243 vs Massey Ferguson 2860E

The Massey Ferguson 243 and the Massey Ferguson 2860E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 48 hp. Massey Ferguson 2860E is the lighter machine (1,754 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 2860E is the newer design (2020 vs 1999). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Rated power

48 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

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

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$20,050 (2003)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

38.8 kWReference

42.7 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

28.1 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 127 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power

38.8 kWReference

42.7 kWReference

Compression

17.3:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2250Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

10.6 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

35.5 kWReference

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Max power

28.1 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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53.0 LReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

synchro shuttleReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

35.0 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

35.5 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

32.2 LReference

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Capacity

32.2 LReference

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Pump flow

52.6 lpmReference

47.7 lpmReference

Total flow

52.6 lpmReference

74.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear PTO

independent (optional)Reference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

31.7 kWReference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

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35.8 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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33.8 kWReference

Steering flow

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26.5 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1199 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1099 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

48.1 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

190 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

193 cmReference

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Weight

5045 to 5130 poundsReference

1754 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

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Shipping weight

2288 kgReference

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Operating weight

2326 kgReference

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Front tread

130 to 161 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 213 cmReference

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Length

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337 cmReference

Width

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178 cmReference

Height

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263 cmReference

Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 243 attachments

243 Serial Numbers

1999

H01001Reference

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2000

J01001Reference

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2001

K01001Reference

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2002

L01001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

9.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1955 kgReference

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Massey Ferguson 2860E attachments

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.