Massey Ferguson 243 utility tractor: review and specs

The Massey Ferguson 243 is a 2WD or 4WD utility tractor from the 200 Three series. This tractor was manufactured by Massey Ferguson in Coventry, England from 1999 to 2003. The Massey Ferguson 243 is equipped with a 2.7 L (165.0 cu·in) three-cylinder diesel engine and one of two transmissions: a sliding gear transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears or a synchro shuttle transmission with 8 forward and 8 reverse gears.

The MF 243 utility tractor used the Perkins 903.27 engine. It is a 2.7 L, 2,704 cm², (165.0 cu·in) three-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 95.0 mm (3.74 in) of the cylinder bore and 127.0 mm (5 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 17.3:1. This engine produced 52.8 PS (38.8 kW; 52.0 HP) at 2,250 rpm of output power.

The Massey Ferguson 243 is equipped with hydrostatic power steering, independent wet disc brakes, two-post folding ROPS, and 48.1 liters (12.7 US gal.; 10.6 Imp. gal) fuel tank.

Following attachments are available for the Massey Ferguson 243 utility tractor:

Massey Ferguson 232 loader
Massey Ferguson 1032 loader

Massey Ferguson 243 Specifications

General Specifications
Model	Massey Ferguson 243
Length	–
Width	–
Height	–
Wheelbase	2WD: 1,900 mm (74.8 in) 4WD: 1,930 mm (76 in)
Weight (operating)	2,325 kg (5,126 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity	48.1 liters (12.7 US gal.; 10.6 Imp. gal)
Battery	12V
Cabin type	Two-post folding ROPS
Engine
Engine model	Perkins 903.27
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Cylinders	3
Fuel type	Diesel
Displacement	2.7 L, 2,704 cm², (165.0 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	95.0 mm X 127.0 mm (3.74 in X 5 in)
Compression ratio	17.3:1
Horsepower	52.8 PS (38.8 kW; 52.0 HP) at 2,250 rpm
Starter	Electric
Coolant capacity:	10.6 L (11.2 US. qt, 9.3 Imp. qt.)

Transmission and chassis
Chassis	4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD
Steering type	Hydrostatic power
Brakes	Independent wet disc
Transmission model	–
Transmission type	Sliding gear with dry disc clutch
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Speed	Forward: 34.8 kmh (21.6 mph) Reverse: 14.4 kmh (8.9 mph)
Transmission model	–
Transmission type	Synchro shuttle with dry disc clutch
Gears	8 forward and 8 reverse
Speed	Forward: 30.6 kmh (19 mph) Reverse: kmh (0 mph)
Tires
Front tires	Ag: 6.00-16
Rear tires	Ag: 13.6-28

Three-Point Hitch
Category	II/I
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	–
PTO (Power take-off shaft)
Rear PTO type	Live (two-stage clutch) or independent (optional)
Rear PTO speed	540 rpm
Hydraulic system
Hydraulic type	–
Hydraulic capacity	32.2 L (8.5 US. gal, 7.1 Imp. gal.)
Pump flow	Standard: 9.5 gpm (36 lpm) Optional: 13.9 gpm (52.6 lpm)

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