Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 243 vs Massey Ferguson 543

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 243

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
165 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 243 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
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 243
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 543

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
24352 hp
54352 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ 543 higher · +36 ci (+22%)
243165 ci
543201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

243 is in the 44th percentile; 543 is in the 55th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2433
5433
Median Utility Tractor4

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

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
2438
5438
Median Utility Tractor12

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

243 (A)543 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 243Massey Ferguson 543Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model243543—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 243Massey Ferguson 543Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
Model903.271103C-33—
Power Output52hp52hpSame
Rated RPM2,250RPM2,200RPM▲ 243+50 RPM · +2%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement165ci201ci▲ 543+36 ci · +22%
Bore3.7in4.1in▲ 543+0.4 in · +11%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 243Massey Ferguson 543Difference
TypeSliding gearGear with shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 243Massey Ferguson 543Difference
LengthNot recorded127in—
WidthNot recorded66.9in—
HeightNot recorded92.5in—
Operating Weight5,130lb5,456lb▲ 543+326 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 243Massey Ferguson 543Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 243Massey Ferguson 543Difference
TypeLive (two-stage clutch)Not recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 243Massey Ferguson 543Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCat I & II—
Hitch CategoryII/ICategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,711lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 243Massey Ferguson 543Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeIndependent wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 243Massey Ferguson 543Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 243Massey Ferguson 543Difference
Coolant2.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 243Massey Ferguson 543Difference
TypeTwo-post folding ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 44th percentile (165 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 (5,130 lb)B · 51st percentile (5,456 lb)
A · 243B · 543Median Utility Tractor
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