Compare/Massey Ferguson 4243 vs Massey Ferguson 5708

Massey Ferguson 4243 vs Massey Ferguson 5708

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 4243 vs Massey Ferguson 5708

The Massey Ferguson 4243 and the Massey Ferguson 5708 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 85 hp. Massey Ferguson 5708 is the lighter machine (4,070 kg vs 6,914 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 5708 is the newer design (2017 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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Best match

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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

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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

Four power-shift gears in four ranges with power shuttle.Reference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

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Engine

Engine (net)

63.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

47.1 kWReference

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Displacement

4.0 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 127 mmReference

108 x 120 mmReference

Power (net)

63.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

17.3:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2000Reference

Torque

310.5 NmReference

347.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

6.5 LReference

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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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Fuel tank

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160.1 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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18.2 LReference

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

16 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Dyna-4Reference

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

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Type

synchronized shuttleReference

four-speed power shiftReference

Capacity

50.0 LReference

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Pressure

210.0 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

37.9 lpmReference

99.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

2260 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

dry discReference

1000:2000Reference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2000Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

55.8 kWReference

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Steering flow

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32.2 lpmReference

Rear lift

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4300 kgReference

Capacities

Cab Fuel

127.2 LReference

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ROPS Fuel

110.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

236 cmReference

232 cmReference

Weight

6914 to 8287 poundsReference

4070 kgReference

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

182 cmReference

Ground clearance

35 cmReference

51 cmReference

Front axle

4WDReference

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2WD Front tread

144 to 195 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

139 to 190 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 213 cmReference

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Max rear axle

4536 kgReference

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Steering wheel

170 cmReference

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Length

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419 cmReference

Height (cab)

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276 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

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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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.