Tractor · 1999Unverified
Massey Ferguson 243
Massey Ferguson 243 — 200 Three Series · 48 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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.