Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 484 vs Massey Ferguson 543

International Harvester 484 Tractor
International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester 484

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 484 specs
Massey Ferguson 543 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 543

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 543 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 484
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 543

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 543 higher · +2 hp (+4%)
48450 hp
54352 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

484 is in the 45th percentile; 543 is in the 47th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 543 higher · +22 ci (+12%)
484179 ci
543201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

484 is in the 48th percentile; 543 is in the 55th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
4843
5433
Median Utility Tractor4

484 is in the 23rd percentile; 543 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
4848
5438
Median Utility Tractor12

484 is in the 23rd percentile; 543 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

484 (A)543 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 484Massey Ferguson 543Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterMassey Ferguson—
Model484543—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 484Massey Ferguson 543Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterPerkins—
ModelD1791103C-33—
Power Output50hp52hp▲ 543+2 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement179ci201ci▲ 543+22 ci · +12%
Bore3.9in4.1in▲ 543+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5.1in5in▲ 484+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 484Massey Ferguson 543Difference
TypeSyncromeshGear with shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 484Massey Ferguson 543Difference
Length134in127in▲ 484+7 in · +6%
Width70.1in66.9in▲ 484+3.2 in · +5%
Height60.6in92.5in▲ 543+31.9 in · +53%
Operating Weight5,200lb5,456lb▲ 543+256 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 484Massey Ferguson 543Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 484Massey Ferguson 543Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 484Massey Ferguson 543Difference
Hitch TypeThree Point HitchCat I & II—
Hitch CategoryIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,100lb2,711lb▲ 484+389 lb · +14%

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 484Massey Ferguson 543Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 484Massey Ferguson 543Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 484Massey Ferguson 543Difference
Coolant3galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 484Massey Ferguson 543Difference
TypeTwo-post fixed ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 55th percentile (201 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 49th percentile (5,200 lb)B · 51st percentile (5,456 lb)
A · 484B · 543Median Utility Tractor
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