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Massey Ferguson 4243 vs Massey Ferguson 592
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 4243 vs Massey Ferguson 592
The Massey Ferguson 4243 and the Massey Ferguson 592 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 newer design (1998 vs 1980). 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
85 hp
85 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
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
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine (net)
63.4 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
47.1 kWReference
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Displacement
4.0 LReference
5.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 127 mmReference
114 x 127 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
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Torque RPM
1500Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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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127.9 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
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
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Multi-PowerReference
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
partial power shiftReference
Capacity
50.0 LReference
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Pressure
210.0 barReference
165.5 barReference
Valves
2 to 4Reference
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Pump flow
37.9 lpmReference
25.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
2Reference
Control
position and draft controlReference
position and draft control with top-link sensingReference
Rear lift (at ends)
2260 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
dry discReference
305mm dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2000Reference
1000@2000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
55.8 kWReference
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Rear lift
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2449 kgReference
Capacities
Cab Fuel
127.2 LReference
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ROPS Fuel
110.1 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
236 cmReference
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Weight
6914 to 8287 poundsReference
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Front tire
7.5L-15Reference
11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-30Reference
16.9-38 (2WD)Reference
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
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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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Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 12.4-28. Rear: 16.9-38 (4WD)Reference
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
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Charging system
alternatorReference
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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
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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.