Massey Ferguson 4243 Specs ( 1998-2001 )
Overview
The Massey Ferguson 4243 is a utility farm tractor produced from 1998 to 2001 in Coventry, England, powered by a 4.0L Perkins turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine. This model was manufactured in 2WD and 4WD configurations with a choice between a two-post folding ROPS or an optional air-conditioned cab. Technical specifications include a net 85 horsepower engine rating, an open center hydraulic system with 10 gpm pump flow, and a Category II rear hitch with a 4,339-pound lift capacity.
Ideal Applications
Tested Drawbar and PTO Performance:
Under OECD Tractor Test 1802, the 12-speed 4WD configuration recorded a maximum pull of 8,950 lbs and a tested PTO power of 75.2 hp.
Transmission and Drive Layout:
The 4243 supports multiple transmission types including 8-speed or 12-speed options in nonsynchronized gear, partially synchronized, or synchronized shuttle variations.
Engine Torque and Power Output:
The Perkins 1004.4TW engine is rated at 85 hp net and generates 229 lb-ft of torque at 1,500 RPM with a 17.3:1 compression ratio.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Coventry, England / Original price was $29,500 in 1999 |
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| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 4.0L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.937x5.00 inches (100 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 17.3:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 18.5 qts (17.5 L) |
| Description | Perkins 1004.4TW / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 243.5 ci (4.0 L) |
| Oil capacity | 6.9 qts (6.5 L) |
| Power (net) | 85 hp (63.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 229 lb-ft (310.5 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1500 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 63.2 hp (47.1 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 85 hp (63.4 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 75 hp (55.9 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 75.2 hp (56.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc / dry disc / dry disc / dry disc |
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| Description | Standard transmission on the ROPS-equipped 4233. / 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. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse / 8 forward and reverse / 12 forward and reverse |
| Type | nonsynchronized gear / partially synchronized / synchronized shuttle / synchronized shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed nonsynchronized gear / 12-speed partially synchronized / 8-speed synchronized shuttle / 12-speed synchronized shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed nonsynchronized gear / 12-speed partially synchronized / 8-speed synchronized shuttle / 12-speed synchronized shuttle |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | outboard planetary |
Capacity
| Cab Fuel | 33.6 gal (127.2 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 13.2 gal (50.0 L) |
| ROPS Fuel | 34.3 gal (129.8 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 13.2 gal (50.0 L) |
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| Pressure | 3046 psi (210.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 10 gpm (37.9 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 to 4 |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 4339 lbs (1968 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
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| Engine RPM | 540@1902 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery CCA | 590 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Cab Charging amps | 70 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
| ROPS Charging amps | 45 |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 57 to 77 inches (144 to 195 cm) |
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| 2WD Length | 159 inches (403 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 55 to 75 inches (139 to 190 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 160 inches (406 cm) |
| Description | Flange rear axle |
| Front axle | 2WD / 2WD LoProfile / 2WD Wide Row-Crop / 4WD |
| Ground clearance | 14 inches (35 cm) |
| Rear tread | 60 to 84 inches (152 to 213 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 93 inches (236 cm) |
| Width | 79 inches (min) (200 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.5L-15 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-30 |
| Weight | 6914 to 8287 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 93 inches (236 cm) |
| Ag front | 7.5L-15 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-30 |
4243 Serial Numbers
| 1997 | F01001 |
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| 1998 | G01001 |
| 1999 | H01001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Massey Ferguson 4243 Height
| Cab | 103 inches (261 cm) |
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| Height (Folded ROPS) | 80 inches (203 cm) |
| ROPS | 103 inches (261 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 73 inches (185 cm) |
Massey Ferguson 4243 Weight
| Max rear axle | 10000 lbs (4536 kg) |
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Massey Ferguson 4243 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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OCED Tractor Test 1802
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 4WDJune 1 - November 1, 1998Link: OCED Tractor Test 1802 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 6 used for power test. / Gear 1L used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 4.7 gal/hour (17.8 l/hour) / 5.1 gal/hour (19.3 l/hour) / 4.7 gal/hour (17.8 l/hour) / 5.2 gal/hour (19.7 l/hour) |
| Max power | 75.2 hp (56.1 kW) / 63.2 hp (47.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 8950 lbs (4059 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 73.1 hp (54.5 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 74.8 hp (55.8 kW) |
References
| Description | 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 |
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