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FeatureMassey Ferguson 4243TractorMassey Ferguson 290 XtraTractor
Tractor TypeUtility TractorFarm Tractor
Horsepower63.4 kW61.0 kW
Weight3510.0 kg3010.0 kg
Lift Capacity2260.0 kg2050.0 kg
Transmission TypeSynchronized shuttle with dry disc clutchSinchromesh
Length406.0 cm389.0 cm
Pump Flow37.9 LPM—
Years Made1998-20011983-1986
Engine ModelPerkins 1004.4TWSimpson S440
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline—
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Cylinders44
Displacement3990 cc3998 cc
Bore10.01 cm10.0 cm
Stroke12.70 cm12.7 cm
Rear PTO TypeIndependent with hydraulic wet disc clutch—
Rear PTO Speed540 or 540/1000 RPM—
Torque Power1500 RPM—
Torque Speed310.5 N·m—
Rated RPM2200 RPM2200 RPM
Compression Ratio17.3:1—
BatteryTwo 12V, CCA 590A12 V
StarterElectricElectric
Height261.0 cm252.0 cm
Width200.0 cm—
Wheelbase236.0 cm229.0 cm
Ground Clearance35.0 cm—
Fuel Tank Capacity129.8 l70 l
Oil Capacity6.5 l—
Coolant Capacity17.5 l—
Hydraulic Capacity50.0 l—
Final DriveOutboard planetary—
Gears12 forward and 12 reverse12 forward and 4 reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD4×2 2WD or 4×4 4WD
BrakesHydraulic wet disc—
Drawbar CategoryIICategory II
Cabin TypeTwo-post foldable ROPS or Cab—
Hitch TypePosition and draft controlFerguson system
Steering TypeHydrostatic power—
Front TiresAg: 7.5L-152 WD7.50-164WD12.4-24
Rear TiresAg: 18.4-3018.4-30
Hydraulic TypeOpen center—
Working Pressure210.0 bar176 bar
Valves2 to 4—
PTO Type—Rear, live type
PTO Speed—540 RPM
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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