Production | |
Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Coventry, England | |
Original price was $29,500 in 1999 |
Massey Ferguson 4243 Engine | |
Perkins 4.0L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Massey Ferguson 4243 Transmissions | |
8-speed nonsynchronized gear | |
12-speed partially synchronized | |
8-speed synchronized shuttle | |
12-speed synchronized shuttle | |
Transmission details ... |
Massey Ferguson 4243 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 |
Performance test details ... |
Mechanical | |
Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | outboard planetary |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
Capacity | |
Cab Fuel | 33.6 gal 127.2 L |
ROPS Fuel | 34.3 gal 129.8 L |
  | 16.4 gal (cab opt.) 62.1 L |
  | 18.5 gal (ROPS opt.) 70.0 L |
  | 29.1 gal (Hi-Viz) 110.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 13.2 gal 50.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
Type | open center |
Capacity | 13.2 gal 50.0 L |
Pressure | 3046 psi 210.0 bar |
Valves | 2 to 4 |
Pump flow | 10 gpm 37.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
Rear Type | II |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 4339 lbs 1968 kg |
  | 4984 lbsOptOptional 2260 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
  | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1902 |
  | 1000@2000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
Wheelbase | 93 inches 236 cm |
Weight | 6914 to 8287 pounds |
Front tire | 7.5L-15 |
Rear tire | 18.4-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ... |
Massey Ferguson 4243 attachments | |
front-end loader | |
Attachment details ... |
4243 Serial Numbers | |
1997 | F01001 |
1998 | G01001 |
1999 | H01001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Electrical | |
Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
ROPS Charging amps | 45 |
Cab Charging amps | 70 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 590 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
MF Loaders for Compact & Agricultural Tractors published in 2003, by Massey Ferguson | |
MF 4200 Series published in 1997, by Massey Ferguson | |
MF 4200 Series published in 2000, by Massey Ferguson | |
MF 4200 Series Tractors - MF 1000 Series Loaders Dealer Launch published in 1997, by Massey Ferguson | |
MF 4200 Series Specifications published in 1997, by Massey Ferguson |
Page information | |
Copyright 2024 TractorData.com® | |
TractorData is a family-owned small business located in Minnesota that has been providing reference information on tractors since 1999. | |
Peter Easterlund - owner/author | |
Email: Peter@TractorData.com | |
Updated on January 12, 2024 |