Compare/Massey Ferguson 243 vs Massey Ferguson 2M.60

Massey Ferguson 243 vs Massey Ferguson 2M.60

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 243 vs Massey Ferguson 2M.60

The Massey Ferguson 243 and the Massey Ferguson 2M.60 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 2M.60 is the lighter machine (4,288 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 2M.60 is the newer design (2025 vs 1999). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 243 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 2M.60 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

48 hp

47 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

45.0 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

45.0 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

Emission control

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EGR, DOC and DPFReference

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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Gear Ground clearance

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29 cmReference

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

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Total flow

52.6 lpmReference

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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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35.0 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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33.3 kWReference

Gear Pump flow

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48.1 lpmReference

Hydro Pump flow

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47.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

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26.9 lpmReference

Gear Rear lift (at ends)

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1700 kgReference

Hydro Rear lift (at ends)

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1579 kgReference

Gear Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1500 kgReference

Hydro Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1399 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

4288 to 4674 poundsReference

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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341 cmReference

Width

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181 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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261 cmReference

Height (cab)

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236 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1945 kgReference

Cab Weight

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2120 kgReference

Hydro Ground clearance

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35 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 2M.60 attachments

Massey Ferguson CB75 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Massey Ferguson CB75 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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193 cmReference

Bucket width

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60 cmReference

Digging depth

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233 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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304 cmReference

Loading height

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177 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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174°Reference

Swing Arc

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175°Reference

Bucket force

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1397 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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914 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.