John Deere 5085M vs Massey Ferguson 4243
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 5085M and the Massey Ferguson 4243 deliver the same power: 85 HP.
- The John Deere 5085M is the more recent model: production started in 2008, versus 1998 for the Massey Ferguson 4243.
- The Massey Ferguson 4243 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1968 kg versus 1630 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 5085M | Massey Ferguson 4243 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
| Production years | 2008–2018 | 1998–2001 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 4.5 L | 4 L |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Partial power shift | Synchronized |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 12 / 4 | 8 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | 1 630 kg | 1 968 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 236 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |