Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5085E (2015-2017) vs Massey Ferguson 4243

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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
John DeereJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 4243

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
5085E (2015-2017)85 hp
424385 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5085E (2015-2017) is in the 75th percentile; 4243 is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5085E (2015-2017) higher · +32 ci (+13%)
5085E (2015-2017)276 ci
4243244 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5085E (2015-2017) is in the 81st percentile; 4243 is in the 68th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5085E (2015-2017)4
42434
Median Utility Tractor4

5085E (2015-2017) is in the 50th percentile; 4243 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5085E (2015-2017) higher · +4 (+50%)
5085E (2015-2017)12
42438
Median Utility Tractor12

5085E (2015-2017) is in the 50th percentile; 4243 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

5085E (2015-2017) (A)4243 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model5085E (2015-2017)4243—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeerePerkins—
ModelFJDXL04.53051004.4TW—
Power Output85hp85hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,200RPM▲ 5085E (2015-2017)+300 RPM · +14%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement276ci244ci▲ 5085E (2015-2017)+32 ci · +13%
Bore4.2in3.9in▲ 5085E (2015-2017)+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
TypePartially synchronizedNonsynchronized gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
LengthNot recorded159in—
WidthNot recorded78.7in—
HeightNot recorded103in—
Operating Weight7,275lb6,914lb▲ 5085E (2015-2017)+361 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
TypeIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutchIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded4,345lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discHydraulic wet discSame

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
Coolant3gal4.6gal▲ 4243+1.6 gal · +53%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPSTwo-post foldable ROPSSame

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 · 81st percentile (276 ci)B · 68th percentile (244 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 69th percentile (7,275 lb)B · 66th percentile (6,914 lb)
A · 5085E (2015-2017)B · 4243Median Utility Tractor
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