Massey Ferguson 243: all source data
All 63 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.
Overview
Production| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
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| (no label) | Utility tractor |
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| (no label) | Built in Coventry, England |
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| Original price | $20,050 (2003) |
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Engine| (no label) | Perkins 2.7L 3-cyl diesel |
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Transmission| (no label) | 8-speed sliding gear |
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| (no label) | 8-speed synchro shuttle |
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Power| Engine | 52 hp | 38.8 kW |
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| PTO (claimed) | 47 hp | 35.0 kW |
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| Drawbar (tested) | 37.7 hp | 28.1 kW |
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| PTO (tested) | 47.6 hp | 35.5 kW |
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Mechanical| (no label) | Two- or four-wheel drive |
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| Steering | hydrostatic power |
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| (no label) | Independent wet disc brakes |
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| (no label) | Two-post folding ROPS. |
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Capacity| Fuel | 12.7 gal | 48.1 L |
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| Hydraulic system | 8.5 gal | 32.2 L |
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Hydraulics| Capacity | 8.5 gal | 32.2 L |
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| Pump flow | 9.5 gpm | 36.0 lpm |
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| Pump flow | 13.9 gpm (optional) | 52.6 lpm |
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| Total flow | 9.5 gpm | 36.0 lpm |
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| Total flow | 13.9 gpm | 52.6 lpm |
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Pto| Rear PTO | live (two-stage clutch) |
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| Rear PTO | independent (optional) |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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Dimensions| 2WD Wheelbase (2WD) | 75.1 inches | 190 cm |
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| 4WD Wheelbase (4WD) | 76.1 inches | 193 cm |
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| Weight | 5045 to 5130 pounds |
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| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
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| Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
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Electrical| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
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Engine
Engine detail| (no label) | Perkins 903.27 |
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| (no label) | diesel |
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| (no label) | 3-cylinder |
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| (no label) | liquid-cooled |
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| Displacement | 165 ci | 2.7 L |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.74x5.00 inches | 95 x 127 mm |
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| Power | 52 hp | 38.8 kW |
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| Compression | 17.3:1 |
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| Rated RPM | 2250 |
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| Starter volts | 12 |
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| Coolant capacity (Coolant) | 11.2 qts | 10.6 L |
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Transmission
Transmission options| (no label) | 8-speed sliding gear |
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| (no label) | 8-speed synchro shuttle |
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Transmission| Type | sliding gear |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Clutch | dry disc |
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| (no label) | Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high) |
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| Type | synchro shuttle |
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| Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
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| Clutch | dry disc |
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| (no label) | Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with synchronized shuttle shifting. |
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Dimensions
Tires| Ag front | 6.00-16 |
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| Ag rear | 13.6-28 |
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Dimensions| 2WD Wheelbase (2WD) | 75.1 inches | 190 cm |
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| 4WD Wheelbase (4WD) | 76.1 inches | 193 cm |
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| Shipping weight | 5,045 lbs | 2288 kg |
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| Operating weight | 5,130 lbs | 2326 kg |
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| Front tread | 48 to 72 inches (2WD) | 121 to 182 cm |
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| Front tread | 51.4 to 63.6 inches (4WD) | 130 to 161 cm |
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| Rear tread | 56 to 84 inches | 142 to 213 cm |
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