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Massey Ferguson 1552 vs Massey Ferguson 243

Massey Ferguson 1552 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 1552

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
180 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 1552 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 243

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
165 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 243 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
155252 hp
24352 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1552 is in the 47th percentile; 243 is in the 47th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1552 higher · +15 ci (+9%)
1552180 ci
243165 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1552 is in the 49th percentile; 243 is in the 44th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 1552 higher · +1 (+33%)
15524
2433
Median Utility Tractor4

1552 is in the 50th percentile; 243 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1552 higher · +4 (+50%)
155212
2438
Median Utility Tractor12

1552 is in the 50th percentile; 243 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

1552 (A)243 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 1552Massey Ferguson 243Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model1552243—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 1552Massey Ferguson 243Difference
ManufacturerIsekiPerkins—
ModelNot recorded903.27—
Power Output52hp52hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,250RPM▲ 1552+250 RPM · +11%
Cylinders43▲ 1552+1 · +33%
Displacement180ci165ci▲ 1552+15 ci · +9%
Bore3.8in3.7in▲ 1552+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.9in5in▲ 243+1.1 in · +28%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 1552Massey Ferguson 243Difference
TypeSynchroShuttleSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 1552Massey Ferguson 243Difference
Length133inNot recorded—
Width66.1inNot recorded—
Height90.7inNot recorded—
Operating Weight3,663lb5,130lb▲ 243+1,467 lb · +40%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 1552Massey Ferguson 243Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 1552Massey Ferguson 243Difference
TypeNot recordedLive (two-stage clutch)—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 1552Massey Ferguson 243Difference
Hitch TypeCat INot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3II/I—
Hitch Capacity3,483lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 1552Massey Ferguson 243Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedIndependent wet disc—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 1552Massey Ferguson 243Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 1552Massey Ferguson 243Difference
Coolant2gal2.8gal▲ 243+0.8 gal · +40%

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 1552Massey Ferguson 243Difference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post folding ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 47th percentile (52 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 49th percentile (180 ci)B · 44th percentile (165 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 32nd percentile (3,663 lb)B · 49th percentile (5,130 lb)
A · 1552B · 243Median Utility Tractor
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