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John DeereModel A
John Deere 1530
Utility
- power
- 50 hp
- displacement
- 164 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 1530 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
John DeereJohn Deere 1530
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 243
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 243 higher · +2 hp (+4%)153050 hp
24352 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
1530 is in the 45th percentile; 243 is in the 47th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 243 higher · +1 ci (<1%)1530164 ci
243165 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1530 is in the 43rd percentile; 243 is in the 44th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied15303
2433
Median Utility Tractor4
1530 is in the 23rd percentile; 243 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied15308
2438
Median Utility Tractor12
1530 is in the 23rd percentile; 243 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
1530 (A)243 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 1530 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 1530 | 243 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 1530 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Perkins | — |
| Model | Not recorded | 903.27 | — |
| Power Output | 50hp | 52hp | ▲ 243+2 hp · +4% |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,250RPM | ▲ 1530+250 RPM · +11% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 164ci | 165ci | ▲ 243+1 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 4in | 3.7in | ▲ 1530+0.3 in · +8% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 5in | ▲ 243+0.7 in · +16% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 1530 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Collar shift | Sliding gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 1530 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 4,800lb | 5,130lb | ▲ 243+330 lb · +7% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 1530 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 1530 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Live (two-stage clutch) | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 1530 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II | II/I | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 1530 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet disc | Independent wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 1530 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 1530 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.8gal | 2.8gal | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 1530 | Massey Ferguson 243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Two-post folding ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 43rd percentile (164 ci)B · 44th percentile (165 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 46th percentile (4,800 lb)B · 49th percentile (5,130 lb)
A · 1530B · 243Median Utility Tractor