massey ferguson 243
![]() | 1999 - 2003
200 Three SeriesUtility tractor | 1999 - 2003 | 200 Three Series | Utility tractor |
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1999 - 2003 | ||||
200 Three Series | ||||
Utility tractor |
1999 - 2003 | |
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200 Three Series | |
Utility tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Coventry, England | |
Original price | $20,050 (2003) |
Massey Ferguson 243 Engine | |
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Perkins 2.7L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... ![]() |
Massey Ferguson 243 Transmissions | |
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8-speed sliding gear | |
8-speed synchro shuttle | |
Transmission details ... ![]() |
Massey Ferguson 243 Power | |
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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 |
Performance test details ... ![]() |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Independent wet disc brakes | |
Two-post folding ROPS. |
Photos | |
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Massey Ferguson 243 photos... ![]() |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 12.7 gal
48.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 8.5 gal
32.2 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 8.5 gal
32.2 L |
Pump flow | 9.5 gpm
36.0 lpm |
| 13.9 gpm (optional)
52.6 lpm |
Total flow | 9.5 gpm
36.0 lpm |
| 13.9 gpm
52.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live (two-stage clutch) |
| independent (optional) |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 ... ![]() |
Massey Ferguson 243 attachments | |
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front-end loader | |
Attachment details ... ![]() |
243 Serial Numbers | |
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1999 | H01001 |
2000 | J01001 |
2001 | K01001 |
2002 | L01001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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MF Loaders for Compact & Agricultural Tractors published in 2003, by Massey Ferguson |
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