Massey Ferguson 4243: all source data

All 108 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
ManufacturerMassey Ferguson
(no label)Utility tractor
(no label)Built in Coventry, England
(no label)Original price was $29,500 in 1999
Engine
(no label)Perkins 4.0L 4-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)8-speed nonsynchronized gear
(no label)12-speed partially synchronized
(no label)8-speed synchronized shuttle
(no label)12-speed synchronized shuttle
Power
Engine (net)85 hp | 63.4 kW
PTO (claimed)75 hp | 55.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)63.2 hp | 47.1 kW
PTO (tested)75.2 hp | 56.1 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drivesoutboard planetary
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.
Capacity
Cab Fuel (Cab)33.6 gal | 127.2 L
ROPS Fuel (ROPS)34.3 gal | 129.8 L
ROPS Fuel (ROPS)16.4 gal (cab opt.) | 62.1 L
ROPS Fuel (ROPS)18.5 gal (ROPS opt.) | 70.0 L
ROPS Fuel (ROPS)29.1 gal (Hi-Viz) | 110.1 L
Hydraulic system13.2 gal | 50.0 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity13.2 gal | 50.0 L
Pressure3046 psi | 210.0 bar
Valves2 to 4
Pump flow10 gpm | 37.9 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeII
Controlposition and draft control
Rear lift (at ends)4339 lbs | 1968 kg
Rear lift (at ends)4984 lbs | 2260 kg
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@1902
Engine RPM1000@2000
Dimensions
Wheelbase93 inches | 236 cm
Weight6914 to 8287 pounds
Front tire7.5L-15
Rear tire18.4-30
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
ROPS Charging amps45
Cab Charging amps70
Batteries2
Battery CCA590
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Perkins 1004.4TW
(no label)turbocharged diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement243.5 ci | 4.0 L
Bore/Stroke3.937x5.00 inches | 100 x 127 mm
Power (net)85 hp | 63.4 kW
Air cleanerdual paper elements
Compression17.3:1
Rated RPM2200
Torque229 lb-ft | 310.5 Nm
Torque RPM1500
Starter volts12
Oil capacity6.9 qts | 6.5 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)18.5 qts | 17.5 L

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)8-speed nonsynchronized gear
(no label)12-speed partially synchronized
(no label)8-speed synchronized shuttle
(no label)12-speed synchronized shuttle
Transmission
Typenonsynchronized gear
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutchdry disc
(no label)Standard transmission on the ROPS-equipped 4233.
Typepartially synchronized
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchdry disc
(no label)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.
Typesynchronized shuttle
Gears8 forward and reverse
Clutchdry disc
Typesynchronized shuttle
Gears12 forward and reverse
Clutchdry disc

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front7.5L-15
Ag rear18.4-30
Dimensions
Wheelbase93 inches | 236 cm
2WD Length (2WD)159 inches | 403 cm
4WD Length (4WD)160 inches | 406 cm
Width79 inches (min) | 200 cm
Ground clearance14 inches | 35 cm
Front axle2WD
Front axle2WD LoProfile
Front axle2WD Wide Row-Crop
Front axle4WD
(no label)Flange rear axle
2WD Front tread57 to 77 inches | 144 to 195 cm
4WD Front tread55 to 75 inches | 139 to 190 cm
Rear tread60 to 84 inches | 152 to 213 cm
Weight
(no label)6914 lbs (2WD ROPS) | 3136 kg
(no label)7735 lbs (2WD Cab) | 3508 kg
(no label)7465 lbs (4WD ROPS) | 3386 kg
(no label)8287 lbs (4WD Cab) | 3758 kg
Max rear axle (Max)10000 lbs | 4536 kg
Height
Steering wheel73 inches | 185 cm
Steering wheel67 inches (LoProfile) | 170 cm
ROPS103 inches | 261 cm
Height (Folded ROPS)80 inches | 203 cm
Cab103 inches | 261 cm