Head to head · Utility

Kubota M9960 vs Massey Ferguson 4243

Kubota M9960 Tractor
KubotaModel A

Kubota M9960

Utility

power
91 hp
displacement
230 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
24
Full M9960 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
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ M9960 higher · +6 hp (+7%)
M996091 hp
424385 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

M9960 is in the 79th percentile; 4243 is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4243 higher · +14 ci (+6%)
M9960230 ci
4243244 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

M9960 is in the 62nd percentile; 4243 is in the 68th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
M99604
42434
Median Utility Tractor4

M9960 is in the 50th percentile; 4243 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ M9960 higher · +16 (+200%)
M996024
42438
Median Utility Tractor12

M9960 is in the 92nd percentile; 4243 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

M9960 (A)4243 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota M9960Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
ManufacturerKubotaMassey Ferguson—
ModelM99604243—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota M9960Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
ManufacturerKubotaPerkins—
ModelV3800-CR-TIE41004.4TW—
Power Output91hp85hp▲ M9960+6 hp · +7%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,200RPM▲ M9960+400 RPM · +18%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement230ci244ci▲ 4243+14 ci · +6%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.7in5in▲ 4243+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecKubota M9960Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratioNonsynchronized gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota M9960Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
Length148in159in▲ 4243+11 in · +7%
Width77.8in78.7in▲ 4243+0.9 in · +1%
Height101in103in▲ 4243+2 in · +2%
Operating Weight6,720lb6,914lb▲ 4243+194 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota M9960Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota M9960Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
TypeIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutchIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 31,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecKubota M9960Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
Front Tire Size12.4-24Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size18.4-30Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota M9960Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity4,630lb4,345lb▲ M9960+285 lb · +7%

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota M9960Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discHydraulic wet discSame

Electrical

SpecKubota M9960Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota M9960Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
Coolant2.4gal4.6gal▲ 4243+2.2 gal · +92%

Operator Station

SpecKubota M9960Massey Ferguson 4243Difference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPS or Ultra Grand Cab with air-conditioningTwo-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 79th percentile (91 hp)B · 75th percentile (85 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 62nd percentile (230 ci)B · 68th percentile (244 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 92nd percentile (24)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 64th percentile (6,720 lb)B · 66th percentile (6,914 lb)
A · M9960B · 4243Median Utility Tractor
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