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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 Renault 88
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 243
vs
RenaultRenault 88
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 243 higher · +1 hp (+2%)24352 hp
8851 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
243 is in the 47th percentile; 88 is in the 47th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 88 higher · +1 ci (<1%)243165 ci
88166 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
243 is in the 44th percentile; 88 is in the 45th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 88 higher · +1 (+33%)2433
884
Median Utility Tractor4
243 is in the 23rd percentile; 88 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 88 higher · +4 (+50%)2438
8812
Median Utility Tractor12
243 is in the 23rd percentile; 88 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
243 (A)88 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | Renault 88 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Renault | — |
| Model | 243 | 88 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | Renault 88 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Renault | — |
| Model | 903.27 | 598 | — |
| Power Output | 52hp | 51hp | ▲ 243+1 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,250RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ 88+250 RPM · +11% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ 88+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 165ci | 166ci | ▲ 88+1 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 3.7in | 3.7in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 3.9in | ▲ 243+1.1 in · +28% |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | Renault 88 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | Renault 88 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 142in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 87.8in | — |
| Operating Weight | 5,130lb | 4,994lb | ▲ 243+136 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | Renault 88 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Mechanical | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | Renault 88 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live (two-stage clutch) | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | Renault 88 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II/I | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | Renault 88 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Mechanical | — |
| Brake Type | Independent wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | Renault 88 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | Renault 88 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.8gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 243 | Renault 88 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post folding ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 47th percentile (52 hp)B · 47th percentile (51 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 44th percentile (165 ci)B · 45th percentile (166 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 49th percentile (5,130 lb)B · 47th percentile (4,994 lb)
A · 243B · 88Median Utility Tractor