SPECS / COMPARISON
Massey Ferguson 4243 vs John Deere 5085M
A detailed comparison of the Massey Ferguson 4243 and the John Deere 5085M. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Massey Ferguson 424363.4 kW (85.0 HP)
John Deere 5085M63.4 kW (85.0 HP)
Weight
Massey Ferguson 42433510.0 kg (2WD ROPS: 6911.5 lbs (3135.0 kg) 2WD Cab: 7738.2 lbs)
John Deere 5085M4037.0 kg (2WD ROPS: 7500.1 lbs (3402.0 kg) 2WD Cab: 8399.6 lbs (3810.0 kg) 4WD ROPS: 7998.4 lbs (3628.0 kg) 4WD Cab: 8900.1 lbs)
Lift Capacity
Massey Ferguson 42432260.0 kg (4343.1 lbs (1970.0 kg) Optional: 4982.4 lbs)
John Deere 5085M2540.0 kg (4607.7 lbs (2090.0 kg) 5599.7 lbs)
| Specification | Massey Ferguson 4243 Agricultural Tractors | John Deere 5085M Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 63.4 kW (85.0 HP) | 63.4 kW (85.0 HP) |
| Weight | 3510.0 kg (2WD ROPS: 6911.5 lbs (3135.0 kg) 2WD Cab: 7738.2 lbs) | 4037.0 kg (2WD ROPS: 7500.1 lbs (3402.0 kg) 2WD Cab: 8399.6 lbs (3810.0 kg) 4WD ROPS: 7998.4 lbs (3628.0 kg) 4WD Cab: 8900.1 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 2260.0 kg (4343.1 lbs (1970.0 kg) Optional: 4982.4 lbs) | 2540.0 kg (4607.7 lbs (2090.0 kg) 5599.7 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Synchronized shuttle with dry disc clutch | Partially synchronized with power shuttle |
| Length | 406.0 cm (2WD: 158.7 in. (403.0 cm) 4WD: 159.8 in.) | 414.0 cm (163.0 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 37.9 LPM (10.0 GPM) | 69.7 LPM (18.4 GPM) |
| Years Made | 1998-2001 | 2008-2018 |
| Engine Model | Perkins 1004.4TW | John Deere 4045PWL |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 3990 cc (243.5 cu in.) | 4523 cc (276.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.01 cm (3.94 in.) | 10.59 cm (4.17 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.70 cm (5.00 in.) | 12.70 cm (5.00 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent with hydraulic wet disc clutch | Independent with electro-hydraulic clutch |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 or 540/1000 RPM | 540 /540E or 540/540E/1000 |
| Torque Power | 1500 RPM | — |
| Torque Speed | 310.5 N·m (229.0 lb-ft) | — |
| Rated RPM | 2200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | — |
| Battery | Two 12V, CCA 590A | 12 V, CCA 925A |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 261.0 cm (ROPS: 102.8 in. (261.0 cm) Cab: 102.8 in.) | 257.0 cm (ROPS: 98.4 in. (250.0 cm) Cab: 101.2 in.) |
| Width | 200.0 cm (78.7 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 236.0 cm (92.9 in.) | 234.0 cm (92.1 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 35.0 cm (13.8 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129.8 l (Cab: 33.6 gal (127.2 l) ROPS: 34.3 gal) | 140.0 l (ROPS: 30.0 gal (113.6 l) Cas: 37.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 6.5 l (1.7 gal) | — |
| Coolant Capacity | 17.5 l (4.6 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 50.0 l (13.2 gal) | — |
| Final Drive | Outboard planetary | Inboard planetary |
| Gears | 12 forward and 12 reverse | 32 forward and 16 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc | Hydraulic wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | II | II/I |
| Cabin Type | Two-post foldable ROPS or Cab | Isolated open operator station with foldable two-post ROPS |
| Hitch Type | Position and draft control | Lower-link draft sensing |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 7.5L-15 | Ag: 12.4R24 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 18.4-30 | Ag: 18.4R30 |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | Open center |
| Working Pressure | 210.0 bar (3046.0 psi) | — |
| Valves | 2 to 4 | — |
| Transmission Model | — | PowrReverser Plus |
| Differential Lock | — | Ectro-hydraulic |
| Total Flow | — | 93.5 LPM (24.7 GPM) |
| Steering Flow | — | 23.8 LPM (6.3 GPM) |
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