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Massey Ferguson 243

Massey Ferguson 243 tractor
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The Massey Ferguson 243 is a utility tractor produced from 1999 to 2003 as part of the 200 Three Series. Built in Coventry, England, it features a Perkins 2.7L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 52 hp. It offers two transmission options: an 8-speed sliding gear and an 8-speed synchro shuttle, both with dry disc clutches. The tractor supports two- or four-wheel drive with hydrostatic power steering and independent wet disc brakes. It has a fuel capacity of 12.7 gallons and hydraulic system capacity of 8.5 gallons. The rear PTO is live with a two-stage clutch and optional independent operation, running at 540 rpm. Dimensions include a 2WD wheelbase of 75.1 inches and 4WD wheelbase of 76.1 inches, with operating weights around 5,130 lbs. Attachments include compatible Massey Ferguson 232 and 1032 loaders with various lift and breakout capacities. The tractor is equipped with 6.00-16 front tires and 13.6-28 rear tires.
Massey Ferguson 243tractorspecificationsPerkins 2.7L engineutility tractor8-speed transmissionloader attachments
Power52 hp
Founded1999 - 2003
Model243

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 243

Power

Engine:52 hp (38.8 kW)
PTO (tested):47.6 hp (35.5 kW)
PTO (claimed):47 hp (35.0 kW)
Drawbar (tested):37.7 hp (28.1 kW)

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:Perkins 903.27
Power:52 hp (38.8 kW)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:3-cylinder
Rated RPM:2250
Bore/Stroke:3.74x5.00 inches (95 x 127 mm)
Compression:17.3:1
Displacement:165 ci (2.7 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:11.2 qts (10.6 L)

Capacity

Fuel:12.7 gal (48.1 L)
Hydraulic system:8.5 gal (32.2 L)

Dimensions

Weight:5045 to 5130 pounds
Rear tire:13.6-28
Front tire:6.00-16
Rear tread:56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm)
Front tread:48 to 72 inches (121 to 182 cm) (2WD), 51.4 to 63.6 inches (130 to 161 cm) (4WD)
2WD Wheelbase:75.1 inches (190 cm)
4WD Wheelbase:76.1 inches (193 cm)
Shipping weight:5,045 lbs (2288 kg)
Operating weight:5,130 lbs (2326 kg)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

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)

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post folding ROPS.
Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Independent wet disc brakes
Steering:hydrostatic power

Production

Type:Utility tractor
Series:200 Three Series
Built in:Coventry, England
Years made:1999 - 2003
Original price:$20,050 (2003)

Attachments

232 Loader

Dump time:1.9s
Dump angle:42°
Lower time:2.3s
Raise time:3.5s
Bucket width:72 inches (182 cm)
Rollback time:1.2s
Reach (dumped):25 inches (63 cm)
Reach (ground):63 inches (160 cm)
Rollback angle:13°
Height (at pin):106 inches (269 cm)
Breakout (at pin):3000 lbs (1360 kg)
Clearance (dumped):80 inches (203 cm)
Breakout (at 800mm):3400 lbs (1542 kg)
Lift capacity (full at 800mm):2400 lbs (1088 kg)

1032 Loader

Dump time:5.7s
Dump angle:38°
Lower time:4.0s
Raise time:5.8s
Bucket width:72 inches (182 cm)
Rollback time:4.3s
Reach (dumped):20 inches (50 cm)
Reach (ground):69 inches (175 cm)
Rollback angle:20°
Height (at pin):121 inches (307 cm)
Clearance (dumped):98 inches (248 cm)
Breakout (at 800mm):2500 lbs (1134 kg)
Lift capacity (full at pin):3200 lbs (1451 kg)
Lift capacity (full at 800mm):2400 lbs (1088 kg)
Loader models:Massey Ferguson 232 loader, Massey Ferguson 1032 loader
Loader compatibility: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.

Transmission

Options:8-speed sliding gear, 8-speed synchro shuttle

Sliding gear

Type:sliding gear
Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:dry disc
Description:Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high)

Synchro shuttle

Type:synchro shuttle
Gears:8 forward and reverse
Clutch:dry disc
Description:Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with synchronized shuttle shifting.

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:II/I

Serial Numbers

1999:H01001
2000:J01001
2001:K01001
2002:L01001

Power Take-off (PTO)

Optional:independent
Rear PTO:live (two-stage clutch)
Rear PTO Type:540