Tractor · 1998Unverified
Massey Ferguson 4243
Massey Ferguson 4243 — Utility tractor · 85 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
85 hp
Max power
56.1 kW
Weight
6914 to 8287 pounds
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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.