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Massey Ferguson 4243 Specifications

MF 4243 Engine Technical Data

Engine Model ........... Perkins 1004.4T
Engine Type ........... Four stroke, turbocharged, direct injection diesel
Number of Cylinders ........... 4
Displacement, cu in (L) ........... 243.5 (4.0)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ........... 3.94 (100.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ........... 5.00 (127.0)
Aspiration ........... Turbocharged
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) ........... 85.0 (63.4)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ........... 2200
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) ........... 311 (229)
Torque Speed, rpm ........... 1500
Compression ........... 17.3:1
Firing Order ........... 1-3-4-2
Fuel System ........... Direct injection
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ........... 30.0 (110.0)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) ........... 18.4 (17.5)
Oil capacity, qts (L) ........... 6.8 (6.4)
Air cleaner ........... Dry type
Electrical System Rating, Volts ........... 12
Charging System ........... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ........... 45/70

Massey Ferguson 4243 Power Take-Off

PTO Operational Type ........... Independent
PTO Horsepower, hp (kW) ........... 75.0 (55.9)
PTO Clutch ........... Hydraulic wet disc
PTO Speeds, rpm ........... 540, 540/1000

Transmission Configuration

Transmission Type (Std) ........... 8F/2R, Non-Synchronized gear
Number of Forward Speeds ........... 8
Number of Reverse Speeds ........... 2
Clutch ........... Dry disc
Transmission Type (Opt) ........... 12F/4R, Partially synchronized
Number of Forward Speeds ........... 12
Number of Reverse Speeds ........... 4
Clutch ........... Dry disc
Transmission Type (Opt) ........... 8F/8R, Synchronized shuttle
Number of Forward Speeds ........... 8
Number of Reverse Speeds ........... 8
Clutch ........... Dry disc
Transmission Type (Opt) ........... 12F/12R, Synchronized shuttle
Number of Forward Speeds ........... 12
Number of Reverse Speeds ........... 12
Clutch ........... Dry disc
Service Brake ........... Hydraulic wet disc

MF 4243 Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ........... 2WD/4WD
Steering Configuration ........... Front Steer
Steering System ........... Hydrostatic power
Front Tire Size ........... 7.5L-15
Rear Tire Size ........... 18.4-30
Front Tread (2WD), in (mm) ........... 57-77 (1440-1950)
Front Tread (4WD), in (mm) ........... 55-75 (1390-1900)
Rear Tread, in (mm) ........... 60-84 (1520-2130)

Massey Ferguson 4243 Hydraulics and Hitch

Hydraulic System Type ........... Open center
Implement Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) ........... 10.0 (37.8)
Steering Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) ........... 7.5 (27.2)
Total Flow (Std), gpm (Lpm) ........... 17.4 (65.9)
Total Flow (Opt), gpm (Lpm) ........... 15.9 (60.0)
Hydraulic Pressure, Bar (psi) ........... 210 (3050)
Hydraulic System Capacity, gal (L) ........... 13.2 (50.0)
Number of Standard Remote Valves ........... 2/4
3-Point Hitch Category (Std) ........... 2
Draft Sensing or Lift Control ........... Position and draft control
Standard Lift Capacity 24-inch behind pin, lb (kg) ........... 4340 (1970)
Optional Lift Capacity 24-inch behind pin, lb (kg) ........... 4990 (2260)

Massey Ferguson 4243 Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ........... 93 (2360)
Length (2WD), in (mm) ........... 159 (4030)
Length (4WD), in (mm) ........... 160 (4060)
Height, in (mm) ........... 103 (2610)
Overall Width, in (mm) ........... 79 (2000)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ........... 14 (350)
Maximum Turning Angle, deg ........... 55
Turning Radius, in (mm) ........... 158.1 (4000)
Weight (2WD, ROPS), lb (kg) ........... 6920 (3140)
Weight (4WD, ROPS), lb (kg) ........... 7465 (3390)
Weight (2WD, Cab), lb (kg) ........... 7735 (3510)
Weight (4WD, Cab), lb (kg) ........... 7465 (3390)

MF TRACTORS TROUBLESHOOTING
1652	1749	2620	2725	2805
3050	3120	3640	3709	4245
4455	5320	5455	5613	6150
6280	6480	6615	7618	7720