Compare/Massey Ferguson 4243 vs Massey Ferguson 5285

Massey Ferguson 4243 vs Massey Ferguson 5285

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 4243 vs Massey Ferguson 5285

The Massey Ferguson 4243 and the Massey Ferguson 5285 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 7,495 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 5285 is the newer design (2002 vs 1998). 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

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Massey Ferguson

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Rated power

85 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

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

With 18.4-34 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Engine (net)

63.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

47.1 kWReference

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Displacement

4.0 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 127 mmReference

101 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

63.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

dual element dryReference

Compression

17.3:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

310.5 NmReference

288.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

1200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

6.5 LReference

9.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

17.5 LReference

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Max power

47.1 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

54.5 kWReference

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Engine

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63.4 kWReference

Power

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63.4 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

55.9 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

56.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

50.0 LReference

37.9 LReference

Type

synchronized shuttleReference

open centerReference

Capacity

50.0 LReference

37.9 LReference

Pressure

210.0 barReference

150.0 barReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

0 to 2Reference

Pump flow

37.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position and depth controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2260 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

dry discReference

330mm dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2000Reference

540@1900Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

55.8 kWReference

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Total flow

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42.0 lpmReference

Rear lift

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2500 kgReference

Capacities

Cab Fuel

127.2 LReference

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ROPS Fuel

110.1 LReference

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Fuel

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99.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

236 cmReference

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Weight

6914 to 8287 poundsReference

7495 to 7826 poundsReference

Front tire

7.5L-15Reference

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Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

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Ag front

7.5L-15Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-30Reference

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2WD Length

403 cmReference

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4WD Length

406 cmReference

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Width

200 cmReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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Front axle

4WDReference

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2WD Front tread

144 to 195 cmReference

130 to 210 cmReference

4WD Front tread

139 to 190 cmReference

164 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread

152 to 213 cmReference

155 to 216 cmReference

Max rear axle

4536 kgReference

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Steering wheel

170 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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213 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

Length

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399 cmReference

Height

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264 cmReference

2WD Weight

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3399 kgReference

4WD Weight

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3549 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 4243 attachments

4243 Serial Numbers

1997

F01001Reference

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1998

G01001Reference

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1999

H01001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

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Cab Charging amps

70Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

590Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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35Reference

Battery AH

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90Reference

Massey Ferguson 4243 Height

ROPS

261 cmReference

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Height (Folded ROPS)

203 cmReference

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Cab

261 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

19.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

4059 kgReference

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Speeds

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.