Massey Ferguson 243
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| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
| Utility tractor | |
| Built in Coventry, England | |
| Original price | $20,050 (2003) |
| Massey Ferguson 243 Engine | |
| Perkins 2.7L 3-cyl diesel | |
 Engine details ... |
| Massey Ferguson 243 Transmissions | |
| 8-speed sliding gear | |
| 8-speed synchro shuttle | |
 Transmission details ... |
| Massey Ferguson 243 Power | |
| Engine | 52 hp 38.8 kW |
| PTO (claimed) | 47 hp 35.0 kW |
| Drawbar (tested) | 37.7 hp 28.1 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 47.6 hp 35.5 kW |
 Performance test details ... | |
| Mechanical | |
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
| Independent wet disc brakes | |
| Two-post folding ROPS. | |
| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 12.7 gal 48.1 L |
| Hydraulic system | 8.5 gal 32.2 L |
| Hydraulics | |
| Capacity | 8.5 gal 32.2 L |
| Pump flow | 9.5 gpm 36.0 lpm |
| 13.9 gpm (optional) 52.6 lpm | |
| Total flow | 9.5 gpm 36.0 lpm |
| 13.9 gpm 52.6 lpm | |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | II/I |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | live (two-stage clutch) |
| independent (optional) | |
| Rear RPM | 540 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 75.1 inches 190 cm |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 76.1 inches 193 cm |
| Weight | 5045 to 5130 pounds |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
 Full dimensions and tires ... | |
| Massey Ferguson 243 attachments | |
| front-end loader | |
 Attachment details ... |
| 243 Serial Numbers | |
| 1999 | H01001 |
| 2000 | J01001 |
| 2001 | K01001 |
| 2002 | L01001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
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| MF Loaders for Compact & Agricultural Tractors published in 2003, by Massey Ferguson |
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| Updated on July 13, 2023 |