Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra vs Massey Ferguson 4243

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra

Utility

power
81.8 hp
displacement
244 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 290 Xtra 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

▲ 4243 higher · +3.2 hp (+4%)
290 Xtra81.8 hp
424385 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

290 Xtra is in the 72nd percentile; 4243 is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
290 Xtra244 ci
4243244 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

290 Xtra is in the 68th percentile; 4243 is in the 68th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
290 Xtra4
42434
Median Utility Tractor4

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

Forward Gears

▲ 290 Xtra higher · +4 (+50%)
290 Xtra12
42438
Median Utility Tractor12

290 Xtra is in the 50th percentile; 4243 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

290 Xtra (A)4243 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 4243Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model290 Xtra4243—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 4243Difference
ManufacturerSimpsonPerkins—
ModelS4401004.4TW—
Power Output81.8hp85hp▲ 4243+3.2 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement244ci244ciSame
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 4243Difference
TypeSliding gearNonsynchronized gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 4243Difference
Length153in159in▲ 4243+6 in · +4%
WidthNot recorded78.7in—
Height99.2in103in▲ 4243+3.8 in · +4%
Operating Weight6,349lb6,914lb▲ 4243+565 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 4243Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 4243Difference
TypeRear, live typeIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 4243Difference
Hitch TypeFerguson systemNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity4,519lb4,345lb▲ 290 Xtra+174 lb · +4%

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 4243Difference
Chassis Type2WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeMechanical, oil immersedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 4243Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 4243Difference
CoolantNot recorded4.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 4243Difference
TypeOpenTwo-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 72nd percentile (81.8 hp)B · 75th percentile (85 hp)

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 60th percentile (6,349 lb)B · 66th percentile (6,914 lb)
A · 290 XtraB · 4243Median Utility Tractor
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