Head to head · Utility
Ford 3930 vs Massey Ferguson 543
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 543
Utility
- power
- 52 hp
- displacement
- 201 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
FordFord 3930
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 543
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 543 higher · +6.7 hp (+15%)393045.3 hp
54352 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
3930 is in the 40th percentile; 543 is in the 47th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied3930201 ci
543201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
3930 is in the 54th percentile; 543 is in the 55th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied39303
5433
Median Utility Tractor4
3930 is in the 23rd percentile; 543 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied39308
5438
Median Utility Tractor12
3930 is in the 23rd percentile; 543 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
3930 (A)543 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 3930 | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 3930 | 543 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 3930 | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Perkins | — |
| Model | Not recorded | 1103C-33 | — |
| Power Output | 45.3hp | 52hp | ▲ 543+6.7 hp · +15% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 543+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 201ci | 201ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.1in | ▲ 3930+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 4.4in | 5in | ▲ 543+0.6 in · +14% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 3930 | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Gear with shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 3930 | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 137in | 127in | ▲ 3930+10 in · +8% |
| Width | Not recorded | 66.9in | — |
| Height | 90.9in | 92.5in | ▲ 543+1.6 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 5,157lb | 5,456lb | ▲ 543+299 lb · +6% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 3930 | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 3930 | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 3930 | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Cat I & II | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 3,076lb | 2,711lb | ▲ 3930+365 lb · +13% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 3930 | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 3930 | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 3930 | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 40th percentile (45.3 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 54th percentile (201 ci)B · 55th percentile (201 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 49th percentile (5,157 lb)B · 51st percentile (5,456 lb)
A · 3930B · 543Median Utility Tractor