Massey Ferguson 243 Specifications - Massey Ferguson 243 Specs

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1999 - 2003 200 Three Series, Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer: Massey Ferguson
Factory: Coventry, England
Original price (USD): $20,050 (2003)
Capacity
Fuel: 12.7 gal [48.1 L]
Hydraulic system: 8.5 gal [32.2 L]
3-Point 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
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]
Mechanical
Chassis: 4x2 2WD, 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering: hydrostatic power
Brakes: independent wet disc
Cab: Two-post folding ROPS.
Hydraulics
Capacity: 8.5 gal [32.2 L]
Pump flow: 9.5 gpm [36.0 lpm], 13.9 gpm [52.6 lpm] (optional)
Total flow: 9.5 gpm [36.0 lpm], 13.9 gpm [52.6 lpm] optional
Electrical
Ground: negative
Battery
Volts: 12
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Bore/Stroke: 3.74x5.00 inches [95 x 127 mm]
Power: 52 hp [38.8 kW]
Compression: 17.3:1
Rated RPM: 2250
Starter volts: 12
Coolant capacity: 11.2 qts [10.6 L]
Engine Detail
Perkins 903.27, diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 165 ci [2.7 L]
Transmission
Type: sliding gear
Gears: 8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch: dry disc
Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high)
Dimensions
Weight (shipping): 5,045 lbs [2288 kg]
Weight (operating): 5,130 lbs [2326 kg]
2WD Wheelbase: 75.1 inches [190 cm]
4WD Wheelbase: 76.1 inches [193 cm]
Front tread: 48 to 72 inches (2WD) [121 to 182 cm] (2WD) 51.4 to 63.6 inches (4WD) [130 to 161 cm] (4WD)
Rear tread: 56 to 84 inches [142 to 213 cm]
Massey Ferguson 243 Tires
Ag front: 6.00-16
Ag rear: 13.6-28
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The model 232 loader was compatible with the Massey Ferguson 243 with two-wheel drive. The model 1032 loader was compatible with four-wheel drive.
Loader
Loader type: Massey Ferguson 1032
Height (to pin): 121 inches [307 cm]
Clearance, dumped bucket: 98 inches [248 cm]
Dump reach: 20 inches [50 cm]
Dump angle: 38
Reach at ground: 69 inches [175 cm]
Rollback angle: 20
Breakout force (at 800mm): 2500 lbs [1134 kg]
Lift to full height (at pin): 3200 lbs [1451 kg]
Lift to full height (at 800mm): 2400 lbs [1088 kg]
Bucket width: 72 inches [182 cm]
Raise time to height: 5.8 s
Bucket dump time: 5.7 s
Lowering time: 4.0 s
Rollback time: 4.3 s