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Massey Ferguson 243 vs Massey Ferguson 353
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 243 vs Massey Ferguson 353
The Massey Ferguson 243 and the Massey Ferguson 353 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 48 hp. Massey Ferguson 243 is the lighter machine (5,045 kg vs 5,568 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 1987). 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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Fit & specs
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
48 hp
48 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with synchronized shuttle shifting.Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Original price
$20,050 (2003)Reference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine
38.8 kWReference
36.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
28.1 kWReference
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Displacement
2.7 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
95 x 127 mmReference
91 x 127 mmReference
Power
38.8 kWReference
36.0 kWReference
Compression
17.3:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2250Reference
2250Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
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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79.9 LReference
Torque
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170.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1350Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
synchro shuttleReference
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Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
24 forward and 12 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
279mm mechanical dry discReference
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
37.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
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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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Rear lift
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2400 kgReference
Engine RPM
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750@1934Reference
Capacities
Fuel
48.1 LReference
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Max capacity
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3500 kgReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
190 cmReference
210 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
193 cmReference
212 cmReference
Weight
5045 to 5130 poundsReference
5568 to 6174 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6-28Reference
14.9-28Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
12.4-20Reference
Ag rear
13.6-28Reference
14.9-28Reference
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
130 to 189 cmReference
Length
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357 cmReference
Width
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180 cmReference
Height
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221 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
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
9.1 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1955 kgReference
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Variants
5860
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similar Landini modelReference
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.