Massey Ferguson
243
Farm tractor · 1999–2003 · 52 hp
Massey Ferguson243
The Massey Ferguson 243 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1999 to 2003. It features a Perkins 903.27 engine, and two-post folding steering. The transmission is a sliding gear type with 8 forward and 2 reverse.
Engine
| Engine | Perkins 903.27 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 165 ci (2.7 L) |
| Bore | 3.74 in (95 mm) |
| Stroke | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 17.3 |
| Power Gross | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
| Power Rated | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
| Power PTO | 47.6 hp (35.5 kW) |
| Power Drawbar | 37.7 hp (28.1 kW) |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Coolant Capacity | 11.2 qts (10.6 L) |
| Manufacturer | Perkins |
| Rated | 2,250 RPM |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | sliding gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
| Available Options | 8-speed sliding gear, 8-speed synchro shuttle |
Hydraulics
| Pump Flow | 9.5 gpm (36 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Total Flow | 9.5 gpm (36 lpm) |
| System Capacity | 8.5 gal (32.2 L) |
PTO
| Rear Type | 540 |
|---|
Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
|---|
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 76.1 in (193 cm) |
|---|---|
| Front Tread | 51.4 in (130 cm) |
| Rear Tread | 56 in (142 cm) |
Weight
| Shipping | 5,045 lbs (2,288 kg) |
|---|---|
| Operating | 5,130 lbs (2,326 kg) |
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 6.00-16 |
|---|---|
| Rear Ag | 13.6-28 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 12.7 gal (48.1 L) |
|---|
Steering
| Type | two-post folding |
|---|
Compatible Implements
| Model | Type | Width | Min HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bush Hog BH116 | Rotary Cutters | 68" | 25 hp |
| Bush Hog BH210-3 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 25 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1272 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 25 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-248 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 25 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-148 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 25 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-260 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 30 hp |
| Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 2 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 30 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-160 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 30 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-172 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO RMD-360 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2772 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCD1884 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-272 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| Bush Hog BH310-2 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO RMD-372 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 40 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2696 | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 40 hp |
| Bush Hog BH310 variant 2 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2084 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1884 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 45 hp |
Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.
These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.