Massey Ferguson 243 Specs ( 1999-2003 )
Overview
The Massey Ferguson 243 is a utility farm tractor manufactured in Coventry, England, between 1999 and 2003. It features a 2.7L three-cylinder Perkins diesel engine rated at 52 hp, available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations. The mechanical layout includes an 8-speed transmission, hydrostatic power steering, and a live 540 RPM rear PTO.
Ideal Applications
Tested Drawbar and PTO Performance:
OCED Test 1849 recorded a maximum drawbar pull of 4,310 lbs and a tested PTO power of 47.6 hp while operating at a fuel consumption rate of 2.9 gallons per hour at maximum power.
Transmission and Drivetrain Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with either an 8-speed sliding gear or an 8-speed synchro shuttle transmission and utilizes independent wet disc brakes with a two-stage clutch for the live PTO.
Chassis and Hydraulic Specifications:
Listed with an operating weight of 5,130 lbs and a 9.5 gpm total hydraulic flow, the unit supports a Category II/I rear hitch and is compatible with front-end loader attachments.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Coventry, England |
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| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
| Original price | $20,050 (2003) |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 2.7L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.74x5.00 inches (95 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 17.3:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 11.2 qts (10.6 L) |
| Description | Perkins 903.27 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 165 ci (2.7 L) |
| Power | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2250 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 37.7 hp (28.1 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 47 hp (35.0 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 47.6 hp (35.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc / dry disc |
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| Description | Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high) / Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with synchronized shuttle shifting. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 8 forward and reverse |
| Type | sliding gear / synchro shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed sliding gear / 8-speed synchro shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed sliding gear / 8-speed synchro shuttle |
Mechanical
| Description | Independent wet disc brakes / Two-post folding ROPS. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Fuel | 12.7 gal (48.1 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 8.5 gal (32.2 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 8.5 gal (32.2 L) |
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| Pump flow | 9.5 gpm (36.0 lpm) |
| Total flow | 9.5 gpm (36.0 lpm) |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | live (two-stage clutch) |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Wheelbase | 75.1 inches (190 cm) |
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| 4WD Wheelbase | 76.1 inches (193 cm) |
| Front tread | 48 to 72 inches (2WD) (121 to 182 cm) / 51.4 to 63.6 inches (4WD) (130 to 161 cm) |
| Operating weight | 5,130 lbs (2326 kg) |
| Rear tread | 56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 5,045 lbs (2288 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 75.1 inches (190 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 76.1 inches (193 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
| Weight | 5045 to 5130 pounds |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 |
| Ag rear | 13.6-28 |
243 Serial Numbers
| 1999 | H01001 |
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| 2000 | J01001 |
| 2001 | K01001 |
| 2002 | L01001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Massey Ferguson 243 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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OCED Tractor Test 1849
| Description | Diesel 8-speed 4WDJune 1 - July 1, 1999Link: OCED Tractor Test 1849 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5 used for power test. / Gear 2L used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 2.9 gal/hour (11.0 l/hour) / 2.4 gal/hour (9.1 l/hour) / 2.9 gal/hour (11.0 l/hour) |
| Max power | 37.7 hp (28.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 4,310 lbs (1955 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 47.6 hp (35.5 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 42.5 hp (31.7 kW) |
References
| Description | MF Loaders for Compact & Agricultural Tractors published in 2003, by Massey Ferguson |
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