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Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 4243
Utility
- power
- 85 hp
- displacement
- 244 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 4243 vs Massey Ferguson 5285
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 5285
Utility
- power
- 85 hp
- displacement
- 250 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 4243
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 5285
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied424385 hp
528585 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
4243 is in the 75th percentile; 5285 is in the 75th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 5285 higher · +6 ci (+2%)4243244 ci
5285250 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
4243 is in the 68th percentile; 5285 is in the 71st · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied42434
52854
Median Utility Tractor4
4243 is in the 50th percentile; 5285 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 5285 higher · +4 (+50%)42438
528512
Median Utility Tractor12
4243 is in the 23rd percentile; 5285 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
4243 (A)5285 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4243 | Massey Ferguson 5285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 4243 | 5285 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4243 | Massey Ferguson 5285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | 1004.4TW | 4.41 | — |
| Power Output | 85hp | 85hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 244ci | 250ci | ▲ 5285+6 ci · +2% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 4in | ▲ 5285+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4243 | Massey Ferguson 5285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Nonsynchronized gear | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4243 | Massey Ferguson 5285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 159in | 157in | ▲ 4243+2 in · +1% |
| Width | 78.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 103in | 104in | ▲ 5285+1 in · <1% |
| Operating Weight | 6,914lb | 7,495lb | ▲ 5285+581 lb · +8% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4243 | Massey Ferguson 5285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4243 | Massey Ferguson 5285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4243 | Massey Ferguson 5285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II | 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 4,345lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4243 | Massey Ferguson 5285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4243 | Massey Ferguson 5285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4243 | Massey Ferguson 5285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 4.6gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4243 | Massey Ferguson 5285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post foldable ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 75th percentile (85 hp)B · 75th percentile (85 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 68th percentile (244 ci)B · 71st percentile (250 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 66th percentile (6,914 lb)B · 71st percentile (7,495 lb)
A · 4243B · 5285Median Utility Tractor