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Tractor · 1999Unverified

Massey Ferguson 243

Name: Massey Ferguson 243
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 243 — 200 Three Series · 48 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 243 is a compact tractor with a rated output of 48 hp. It was manufactured from 1999 to 2003 and features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine. The tractor is equipped with four-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission, with a listed weight of 5045 to 5130 pounds. It is designed for use on areas of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

48 hp

Max power

28.1 kW

Weight

5045 to 5130 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

78 rows

Recorded power

48 hp

Recorded weight

2288 kg

Transmissions

8-speed sliding gear

Production years

1999-2003

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Coventry, EnglandReference

Original price$20,050 (2003)Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Steeringhydrostatic powerReference

Independent wet disc brakesReference

Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

Engine

Perkins 2.7L 3-cyl dieselReference

Engine38.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)28.1 kWReference

Perkins 903.27Reference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke95 x 127 mmReference

Power38.8 kWReference

Compression17.3:1Reference

Rated RPM2250Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity10.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed35.5 kWReference

Max power28.1 kWReference

Transmission

8-speed sliding gearReference

8-speed synchro shuttleReference

Typesliding gearReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high)Reference

Typesynchro shuttleReference

Gears8 forward and reverseReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with synchronized shuttle shifting.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)35.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)35.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system32.2 LReference

Capacity32.2 LReference

Pump flow36.0 lpmReference

Pump flow52.6 lpmReference

Total flow36.0 lpmReference

Total flow52.6 lpmReference

Rear TypeII/IReference

Rear PTOlive (two-stage clutch)Reference

Rear PTOindependent (optional)Reference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed31.7 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel48.1 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase190 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase193 cmReference

Weight5045 to 5130 poundsReference

Front tire6.00-16Reference

Rear tire13.6-28Reference

Ag front6.00-16Reference

Ag rear13.6-28Reference

Shipping weight2288 kgReference

Operating weight2326 kgReference

Front tread121 to 182 cmReference

Front tread130 to 161 cmReference

Rear tread142 to 213 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 243 attachments

front-end loaderReference

243 Serial Numbers

1999H01001Reference

2000J01001Reference

2001K01001Reference

2002L01001Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson 232 loaderReference

Massey Ferguson 1032 loaderReference

The model 232 loader was compatible with the Massey Ferguson 243 with two-wheel drive. The model 1032 loader was compatible with four-wheel drive.Reference

Test results

Diesel 8-speed 4WDJune 1 - July 1, 1999Link: OCED Tractor Test 1849 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use11.0 l/hourReference

Fuel use9.1 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 5 used for power test.Reference

Max pull1955 kgReference

Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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