Massey Ferguson 243 tractor specifications

1999 - 2003

1999 - 2003 200 Three SeriesUtility tractor

Production

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

Massey Ferguson 243 Power

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
power test details ...

1999 - 2003

200 Three Series

Utility tractor

OCED Tractor Test 1849

OCED Tractor Test 1849
Diesel 8-speed 4WD June 1 - July 1, 1999 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1849 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	47.6 hp 35.5 kW
Fuel use:	2.9 gal/hour 11.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	42.5 hp 31.7 kW
Fuel use:	2.4 gal/hour 9.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	37.7 hp 28.1 kW
Fuel use:	2.9 gal/hour 11.0 l/hour
Gear 5 used for power test.
Max pull:	4,310 lbs 1955 kg
Gear 2L used for pull test.

Massey Ferguson 243 Engine

Massey Ferguson 243 Engine Perkins 2.7L 3-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1999 - 2003

200 Three Series

Utility tractor

Engine Detail

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

Mechanical

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
Transmission details ...

1999 - 2003

200 Three Series

Utility tractor

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
8-speed sliding gear
8-speed synchro shuttle

Transmission

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)

Speeds

Speeds

Transmission

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

Speeds

Speeds

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:12.7 gal
48.1 L
Hydraulic system:8.5 gal
32.2 L

Hydraulics

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

Tractor hitch Rear Type:II/I

Power Take-off (PTO)

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

Dimensions & Tires

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
Full dimensions and tires ...

1999 - 2003

200 Three Series

Utility tractor

Massey Ferguson 243 Tires

Massey Ferguson 243 Tires
Ag front:	6.00-16
Ag rear:	13.6-28

Dimensions

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

Massey Ferguson 243 attachments

Massey Ferguson 243 attachments front-end loader Attachment details ...

1999 - 2003

200 Three Series

Utility tractor

Attachment overview

Attachment overview
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.

Massey Ferguson 232 Loader

Massey Ferguson 232 Loader
Height (to pin):	106 inches 269 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	80 inches 203 cm
Dump reach:	25 inches 63 cm
Dump angle:	42°
Reach at ground:	63 inches 160 cm
Rollback angle:	13°
Breakout force (at pin):	3000 lbs 1360 kg
Breakout force (at 800mm):	3400 lbs 1542 kg
Lift to full height (at 800mm):	2400 lbs 1088 kg
Bucket width:	72 inches 182 cm
Raise time to height:	3.5 s
Bucket dump time:	1.9 s
Lowering time:	2.3 s
Rollback time:	1.2 s

Massey Ferguson 1032 Loader

Massey Ferguson 1032 Loader
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