Massey Ferguson 243

Production: 1999 - 2003  

Production
Manufacturer:	Massey Ferguson
Type:	Utility tractor
Factory:	Coventry, England
Original price:	$20,050 (2003)

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.
Transmissions:	8-speed sliding gear
8-speed synchro shuttle

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 52.6 lpm (optional)
Total flow:	9.5 gpm 36.0 lpm
13.9 gpm 52.6 lpm optional

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	II/I

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	live (two-stage clutch)
independent (optional)
Rear RPM:	540

243 Serial Numbers
1999:	H01001
2000:	J01001
2001:	K01001
2002:	L01001

Electrical
Ground:	negative
Battery volts:	12

Engine Detail
Perkins 903.27
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	165 ci 2.7 L
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

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase:	75.1 inches 190 cm
4WD Wheelbase:	76.1 inches 193 cm
Shiping weight:	5,045 lbs 2288 kg
Operating weight:	5,130 lbs 2326 kg
Front tread:	48 to 72 inches 121 to 182 cm (2WD)
Front tread:	51.4 to 63.6 inches 130 to 161 cm (4WD)
Rear tread:	56 to 84 inches 142 to 213 cm