Head to head · Utility

Apollo 854 vs Massey Ferguson 4243

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ApolloModel A

Apollo 854

Utility

power
85 hp
displacement
235 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
10
Full 854 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 4243

Utility

power
85 hp
displacement
244 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 4243 specs
ApolloApollo 854
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 4243

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
85485 hp
424385 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

854 is in the 75th percentile; 4243 is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4243 higher · +9 ci (+4%)
854235 ci
4243244 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

854 is in the 63rd percentile; 4243 is in the 68th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
8544
42434
Median Utility Tractor4

854 is in the 50th percentile; 4243 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 854 higher · +2 (+25%)
85410
42438
Median Utility Tractor12

854 is in the 39th percentile; 4243 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

854 (A)4243 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecApollo 854Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
ManufacturerApolloMassey Ferguson—
Model8544243—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecApollo 854Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
ManufacturerChangfaPerkins—
ModelCF4C80T1004.4TW—
Power Output85hp85hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement235ci244ci▲ 4243+9 ci · +4%
BoreNot recorded3.9in—
StrokeNot recorded5in—

Transmission

SpecApollo 854Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
TypeGearNonsynchronized gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecApollo 854Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
Length224in159in▲ 854+65 in · +41%
Width78.7in78.7inSame
Height110in103in▲ 854+7 in · +7%
Operating Weight10,360lb6,914lb▲ 854+3,446 lb · +50%

Hydraulics

SpecApollo 854Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecApollo 854Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecApollo 854Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded4,345lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecApollo 854Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecApollo 854Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecApollo 854Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
CoolantNot recorded4.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecApollo 854Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 75th percentile (85 hp)B · 75th percentile (85 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 63rd percentile (235 ci)B · 68th percentile (244 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 39th percentile (10)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 87th percentile (10,360 lb)B · 66th percentile (6,914 lb)
A · 854B · 4243Median Utility Tractor
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