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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 New Holland 3010
New HollandModel B
New Holland 3010
Utility
- power
- 55 hp
- displacement
- 165 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 243
vs
New HollandNew Holland 3010
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 3010 higher · +3 hp (+6%)24352 hp
301055 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
243 is in the 47th percentile; 3010 is in the 50th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied243165 ci
3010165 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
243 is in the 44th percentile; 3010 is in the 44th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied2433
30103
Median Utility Tractor4
243 is in the 23rd percentile; 3010 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied2438
30108
Median Utility Tractor12
243 is in the 23rd percentile; 3010 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
243 (A)3010 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | New Holland 3010 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | New Holland | — |
| Model | 243 | 3010 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | New Holland 3010 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | New Holland | — |
| Model | 903.27 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 52hp | 55hp | ▲ 3010+3 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | 2,250RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ 3010+250 RPM · +11% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 165ci | 165ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.7in | 3.9in | ▲ 3010+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 5in | 4.5in | ▲ 243+0.5 in · +11% |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | New Holland 3010 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear | Constant mesh | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | New Holland 3010 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 136in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 74.8in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 90.9in | — |
| Operating Weight | 5,130lb | 4,956lb | ▲ 243+174 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | New Holland 3010 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Gear pump | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | New Holland 3010 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live (two-stage clutch) | Independent | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | New Holland 3010 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II/I | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | New Holland 3010 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Independent wet disc | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | New Holland 3010 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | New Holland 3010 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.8gal | 2.9gal | ▲ 3010+0.1 gal · +4% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | New Holland 3010 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post folding ROPS | Two-post ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 47th percentile (52 hp)B · 50th percentile (55 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 44th percentile (165 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 · 49th percentile (5,130 lb)B · 47th percentile (4,956 lb)
A · 243B · 3010Median Utility Tractor