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Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 243
Utility
- power
- 52 hp
- displacement
- 165 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 243 vs Massey Ferguson 431
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 431
Utility
- power
- 52 hp
- displacement
- 201 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 243
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 431
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied24352 hp
43152 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
243 is in the 47th percentile; 431 is in the 47th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 431 higher · +36 ci (+22%)243165 ci
431201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
243 is in the 44th percentile; 431 is in the 55th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied2433
4313
Median Utility Tractor4
243 is in the 23rd percentile; 431 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied2438
4318
Median Utility Tractor12
243 is in the 23rd percentile; 431 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
243 (A)431 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | Massey Ferguson 431 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 243 | 431 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | Massey Ferguson 431 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | 903.27 | 1103C-33 | — |
| Power Output | 52hp | 52hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,250RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 165ci | 201ci | ▲ 431+36 ci · +22% |
| Bore | 3.7in | 4.1in | ▲ 431+0.4 in · +11% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | Massey Ferguson 431 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | Massey Ferguson 431 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 128in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 65.5in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 92.5in | — |
| Operating Weight | 5,130lb | 4,321lb | ▲ 243+809 lb · +19% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | Massey Ferguson 431 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | Massey Ferguson 431 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live (two-stage clutch) | Live PTO | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | Massey Ferguson 431 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | II/I | Same |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 2,040lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | Massey Ferguson 431 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Independent wet disc | Dry drum | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | Massey Ferguson 431 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | Massey Ferguson 431 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.8gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | Massey Ferguson 431 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post folding ROPS | Flat-deck platform with two-post folding ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 47th percentile (52 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 44th percentile (165 ci)B · 55th percentile (201 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 · 49th percentile (5,130 lb)B · 41st percentile (4,321 lb)
A · 243B · 431Median Utility Tractor