[AT] OT: Massey Ferguson 243 4X4

[Cecil R Bearden]

Charlie:
The front axle is probably built by Ravia in Hungary.  They are stout 
axles.  They even build the front ends for Marmon Harrington.
Cecil in OKla

On 9/15/2012 7:44 AM, charlie hill wrote:
> I believe it is just the newer version of MF's tried and true utility
> tractor.
> MF 35, MF 135, MF 235 and now in 4WD  MF 243.   I have no personal knowledge
> of it
> but it's using the same engine and I suspect drive train of the previous
> versions.
> The only thing that I'd want more information is the reliability of the 4
> wd.
>
> Charlie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Herb Metz
> Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2012 4:54 AM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] OT: Massey Ferguson 243 4X4
>
> Steve
> Wish I was knowledge; sounds like an ideal unit for many of us (size,
> engine, 4WD, loader, brushhog).
> Herb
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sewell, Steven
> Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 10:28 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: [AT] OT: Massey Ferguson 243 4X4
>
> Does anyone have one of these tractors or know any good or bad about them?
> Around 45HP, 3 cyl Perkins, small tractor. Going to look at one this weekend
> with a brushhog loader on it.
> Thanks for any input!
> -steve
>
> Steve Sewell
> Albany, Ohio USA
> sewell at ohio.edu
> sewell at atis.net
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