Kubota M8580 vs Massey Ferguson 4243
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota M8580 and the Massey Ferguson 4243 deliver the same power: 85 HP.
- The Massey Ferguson 4243 is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1991 for the Kubota M8580.
- The Kubota M8580 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 2634 kg versus 1968 kg.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota M8580 | Massey Ferguson 4243 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
| Production years | 1991–1999 | 1998–2001 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 4.7 L | 4 L |
| Weight | 3 799 kg | — |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Shuttle | Synchronized |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 8 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | 2 634 kg | 1 968 kg |
| Wheelbase | 244 cm | 236 cm |
| Length | 410 cm | — |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |