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Massey Ferguson 4243

Name: Massey Ferguson 4243
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 4243 — Utility tractor · 85 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 4243 is a tractor with a rated power of 85 hp, positioned within the mid-range of its class. This model was manufactured from 1998 to 2001. Equipped with a 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, it features four-wheel drive and an 8-speed gearbox. Its operating weight falls within the range of 6914 to 8287 pounds, making it suitable for operations spanning up to 200 ac.

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

Rated power

85 hp

Max power

56.1 kW

Weight

6914 to 8287 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

117 rows

Recorded power

85 hp

Transmissions

8-speed nonsynchronized gear

Production years

1998-2001

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Coventry, EnglandReference

Original price was $29,500 in 1999Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesoutboard planetaryReference

Power steeringReference

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Perkins 4.0L 4-cyl dieselReference

Engine (net)63.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)47.1 kWReference

Perkins 1004.4TWReference

turbocharged dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement4.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke100 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)63.4 kWReference

Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference

Compression17.3:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Torque310.5 NmReference

Torque RPM1500Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity6.5 LReference

Coolant capacity17.5 LReference

Max power56.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed54.5 kWReference

Max power47.1 kWReference

Transmission

8-speed nonsynchronized gearReference

12-speed partially synchronizedReference

8-speed synchronized shuttleReference

12-speed synchronized shuttleReference

Typenonsynchronized gearReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Standard transmission on the ROPS-equipped 4233.Reference

Typepartially synchronizedReference

Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference

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

Typesynchronized shuttleReference

Gears8 forward and reverseReference

Gears12 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)55.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)56.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system50.0 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity50.0 LReference

Pressure210.0 barReference

Valves2 to 4Reference

Pump flow37.9 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Controlposition and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)1968 kgReference

Rear lift (at ends)2260 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Clutchhydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM540@1902Reference

Engine RPM1000@2000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed55.8 kWReference

Capacities

Cab Fuel127.2 LReference

ROPS Fuel129.8 LReference

ROPS Fuel62.1 LReference

ROPS Fuel70.0 LReference

ROPS Fuel110.1 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase236 cmReference

Weight6914 to 8287 poundsReference

Front tire7.5L-15Reference

Rear tire18.4-30Reference

Ag front7.5L-15Reference

Ag rear18.4-30Reference

2WD Length403 cmReference

4WD Length406 cmReference

Width200 cmReference

Ground clearance35 cmReference

Front axle2WDReference

Front axle2WD LoProfileReference

Front axle2WD Wide Row-CropReference

Front axle4WDReference

Flange rear axleReference

2WD Front tread144 to 195 cmReference

4WD Front tread139 to 190 cmReference

Rear tread152 to 213 cmReference

3136 kgReference

3508 kgReference

3386 kgReference

3758 kgReference

Max rear axle4536 kgReference

Steering wheel185 cmReference

Steering wheel170 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 4243 attachments

front-end loaderReference

4243 Serial Numbers

1997F01001Reference

1998G01001Reference

1999H01001Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps45Reference

Cab Charging amps70Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery CCA590Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Massey Ferguson 4243 Height

ROPS261 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)203 cmReference

Cab261 cmReference

Test results

Diesel 12-speed 4WDJune 1 - November 1, 1998Link: OCED Tractor Test 1802 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use17.8 l/hourReference

Fuel use19.3 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use19.7 l/hourReference

Gear 6 used for power test.Reference

Max pull4059 kgReference

Gear 1L 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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