John Deere 5085E vs Massey Ferguson 4243
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 5085E and the Massey Ferguson 4243 deliver the same power: 85 HP.
- The John Deere 5085E is the more recent model: production started in 2013, versus 1998 for the Massey Ferguson 4243.
- The Massey Ferguson 4243 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1968 kg versus 1457 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 5085E | Massey Ferguson 4243 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
| Production years | 2013–2017 | 1998–2001 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 4.5 L | 4 L |
| Weight | 3 200 kg | — |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Partial power shift | Synchronized |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 8 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | 1 457 kg | 1 968 kg |
| Wheelbase | 230 cm | 236 cm |
| Length | 392 cm | — |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |