Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 451 vs Massey Ferguson 543

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 451

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 451 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 451
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 543

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
45152 hp
54352 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

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

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
451201 ci
543201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

451 is in the 54th percentile; 543 is in the 55th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
4513
5433
Median Utility Tractor4

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

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
4518
5438
Median Utility Tractor12

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

451 (A)543 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 451Massey Ferguson 543Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model451543—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 451Massey Ferguson 543Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
Model1103C-331103C-33Same
Power Output52hp52hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement201ci201ciSame
Bore4.1in4.1inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 451Massey Ferguson 543Difference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchGear with shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 451Massey Ferguson 543Difference
Length135in127in▲ 451+8 in · +6%
Width71.7in66.9in▲ 451+4.8 in · +7%
Height96.5in92.5in▲ 451+4 in · +4%
Operating Weight4,740lb5,456lb▲ 543+716 lb · +15%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 451Massey Ferguson 543Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 451Massey Ferguson 543Difference
TypeRear: Live or independentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 451Massey Ferguson 543Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCat I & II—
Hitch CategoryII/ICategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity2,425lb2,711lb▲ 543+286 lb · +12%

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 451Massey Ferguson 543Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeIndependent wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 451Massey Ferguson 543Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 451Massey Ferguson 543Difference
TypeFlat-deck platform with two-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 · 54th percentile (201 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 · 45th percentile (4,740 lb)B · 51st percentile (5,456 lb)
A · 451B · 543Median Utility Tractor
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