HesstonModel A
Hesston 55-66
Utility
- power
- 55 hp
- displacement
- 165 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Hesston 55-66 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
HesstonHesston 55-66
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 243
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 55-66 higher · +3 hp (+6%)55-6655 hp
24352 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
55-66 is in the 50th percentile; 243 is in the 47th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied55-66165 ci
243165 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
55-66 is in the 44th percentile; 243 is in the 44th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied55-663
2433
Median Utility Tractor4
55-66 is in the 23rd percentile; 243 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 55-66 higher · +4 (+50%)55-6612
2438
Median Utility Tractor12
55-66 is in the 50th percentile; 243 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
55-66 (A)243 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Hesston 55-66 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hesston | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 55-66 | 243 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Hesston 55-66 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fiat | Perkins | — |
| Model | 8035.06 | 903.27 | — |
| Power Output | 55hp | 52hp | ▲ 55-66+3 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,250RPM | ▲ 55-66+250 RPM · +11% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 165ci | 165ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.7in | ▲ 55-66+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 4.5in | 5in | ▲ 243+0.5 in · +11% |
Transmission
| Spec | Hesston 55-66 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized | Sliding gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Hesston 55-66 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 130in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 5,290lb | 5,130lb | ▲ 55-66+160 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Hesston 55-66 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Hesston 55-66 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Live (two-stage clutch) | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Hesston 55-66 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | I/II | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Hesston 55-66 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Independent wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Hesston 55-66 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Hesston 55-66 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 2.8gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Hesston 55-66 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Two-post folding ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 44th percentile (165 ci)B · 44th percentile (165 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 50th percentile (5,290 lb)B · 49th percentile (5,130 lb)
A · 55-66B · 243Median Utility Tractor