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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