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Massey Ferguson 396 vs Massey Ferguson 4243
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 396 vs Massey Ferguson 4243
The Massey Ferguson 396 and the Massey Ferguson 4243 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 85 hp. Massey Ferguson 4243 is the lighter machine (6,914 kg vs 7,180 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 4243 is the newer design (1998 vs 1992). 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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Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
85 hp
85 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse in two ranges (low/high) two a two-speed synchronized hi-lo shift for each gear. Standard transmission on the cab-equipped 4233.Reference
Final drives
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outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine
77.6 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
53.3 kWReference
47.1 kWReference
Displacement
6.0 LReference
4.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
99 x 127 mmReference
100 x 127 mmReference
Power
77.6 kWReference
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Compression
15.5:1Reference
17.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
20.1 LReference
17.5 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
63.1 kWReference
54.5 kWReference
Max power
53.3 kWReference
47.1 kWReference
Engine (net)
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63.4 kWReference
Power (net)
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63.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dual paper elementsReference
Torque
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310.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Oil capacity
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6.5 LReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
65.6 kWReference
55.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)
63.1 kWReference
56.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system
47.3 LReference
50.0 LReference
Type
synchromeshReference
synchronized shuttleReference
Capacity
47.3 LReference
50.0 LReference
Valves
2Reference
2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
63.2 lpmReference
37.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
59.2 kWReference
55.8 kWReference
Pressure
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210.0 barReference
Control
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position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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2260 kgReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
Engine RPM
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1000@2000Reference
Capacities
Fuel
126.0 LReference
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Cab Fuel
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127.2 LReference
ROPS Fuel
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110.1 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
257 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
263 cmReference
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Weight
7180 to 8340 poundsReference
6914 to 8287 poundsReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
7.5L-15Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
18.4-30Reference
Ag front
10.00-16Reference
7.5L-15Reference
Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
18.4-30Reference
2WD Length
415 cmReference
403 cmReference
4WD Length
429 cmReference
406 cmReference
Width
221 cmReference
200 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
256 cmReference
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Height (cab)
273 cmReference
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2WD ROPS
3256 kgReference
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4WD ROPS
3488 kgReference
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2WD Cab
3552 kgReference
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4WD Cab
3783 kgReference
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Wheelbase
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236 cmReference
Ground clearance
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35 cmReference
Front axle
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4WDReference
2WD Front tread
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144 to 195 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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139 to 190 cmReference
Rear tread
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152 to 213 cmReference
Max rear axle
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4536 kgReference
Steering wheel
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170 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
ROPS Charging amps
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45Reference
Cab Charging amps
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70Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery CCA
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590Reference
Test results
Fuel use
17.4 l/hourReference
19.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
3447 kgReference
4059 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 4243 attachments
4243 Serial Numbers
1997
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F01001Reference
1998
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G01001Reference
1999
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H01001Reference
Massey Ferguson 4243 Height
ROPS
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261 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)
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203 cmReference
Cab
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261 cmReference
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.