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Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 431
Utility
- power
- 52 hp
- displacement
- 201 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 431 vs Massey Ferguson 543
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 543
Utility
- power
- 52 hp
- displacement
- 201 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 431
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 543
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied43152 hp
54352 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
431 is in the 47th percentile; 543 is in the 47th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied431201 ci
543201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
431 is in the 55th percentile; 543 is in the 55th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied4313
5433
Median Utility Tractor4
431 is in the 23rd percentile; 543 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied4318
5438
Median Utility Tractor12
431 is in the 23rd percentile; 543 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
431 (A)543 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 431 | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 431 | 543 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 431 | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | 1103C-33 | 1103C-33 | Same |
| Power Output | 52hp | 52hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,200RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 201ci | 201ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.1in | 4.1in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 431 | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Gear with shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 431 | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 128in | 127in | ▲ 431+1 in · <1% |
| Width | 65.5in | 66.9in | ▲ 543+1.4 in · +2% |
| Height | 92.5in | 92.5in | Same |
| Operating Weight | 4,321lb | 5,456lb | ▲ 543+1,135 lb · +26% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 431 | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 431 | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live PTO | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 431 | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Cat I & II | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 2,040lb | 2,711lb | ▲ 543+671 lb · +33% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 431 | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Dry drum | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 431 | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 431 | Massey Ferguson 543 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Flat-deck platform with two-post folding ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 47th percentile (52 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 55th 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 · 41st percentile (4,321 lb)B · 51st percentile (5,456 lb)
A · 431B · 543Median Utility Tractor