BarreirosModel A
Barreiros R-500
Tractor
- power
- 52 hp
- displacement
- 204 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 5
Head to head · Utility
Barreiros R-500 vs Massey Ferguson 243
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 243
Utility
- power
- 52 hp
- displacement
- 165 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
BarreirosBarreiros R-500
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 243
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedR-50052 hp
24352 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
R-500 is in the 47th percentile; 243 is in the 47th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ R-500 higher · +39 ci (+24%)R-500204 ci
243165 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
R-500 is in the 56th percentile; 243 is in the 44th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ R-500 higher · +1 (+33%)R-5004
2433
Median Utility Tractor4
R-500 is in the 50th percentile; 243 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 243 higher · +3 (+60%)R-5005
2438
Median Utility Tractor12
R-500 is in the 6th percentile; 243 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
R-500 (A)243 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Barreiros R-500 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Barreiros | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | R-500 | 243 | — |
| Category | Not recorded | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Barreiros R-500 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Barreiros | Perkins | — |
| Model | A60 | 903.27 | — |
| Power Output | 52hp | 52hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,250RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ R-500+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 204ci | 165ci | ▲ R-500+39 ci · +24% |
| Bore | Not recorded | 3.7in | — |
| Stroke | Not recorded | 5in | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Barreiros R-500 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Manual | Sliding gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Barreiros R-500 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 5,130lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Barreiros R-500 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Barreiros R-500 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Live (two-stage clutch) | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Barreiros R-500 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | II/I | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Barreiros R-500 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Independent wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Barreiros R-500 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Barreiros R-500 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 2.8gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Barreiros R-500 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Two-post folding ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 47th percentile (52 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 56th percentile (204 ci)B · 44th percentile (165 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 6th percentile (5)B · 23rd percentile (8)
A · R-500B · 243Median Utility Tractor