Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 563 vs UTB/Universal 643

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 563

Utility

power
64 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 563 specs
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UTB/UniversalModel B

UTB/Universal 643

Utility

power
64 hp
displacement
219 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 643 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 563
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UTB/UniversalUTB/Universal 643

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
56364 hp
64364 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

563 is in the 57th percentile; 643 is in the 57th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 643 higher · +18 ci (+9%)
563201 ci
643219 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

563 is in the 55th percentile; 643 is in the 60th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 643 higher · +1 (+33%)
5633
6434
Median Utility Tractor4

563 is in the 23rd percentile; 643 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 643 higher · +4 (+50%)
5638
64312
Median Utility Tractor12

563 is in the 23rd percentile; 643 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

563 (A)643 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 563UTB/Universal 643Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonUTB/Universal—
Model563643—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 563UTB/Universal 643Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsUTB—
Model1103C-33TNot recorded—
Power Output64hp64hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,400RPM▲ 643+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders34▲ 643+1 · +33%
Displacement201ci219ci▲ 643+18 ci · +9%
Bore4.1in4in▲ 563+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5in4.3in▲ 563+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 563UTB/Universal 643Difference
TypeGearMultiple (constant mesh, creeper, shuttle)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 563UTB/Universal 643Difference
Length127in149in▲ 643+22 in · +17%
Width66.9inNot recorded—
Height92.5in100in▲ 643+7.5 in · +8%
Operating Weight4,962lb6,192lb▲ 643+1,230 lb · +25%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 563UTB/Universal 643Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 563UTB/Universal 643Difference
TypeNot recorded540/1000—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 563UTB/Universal 643Difference
Hitch TypeCat I & IICategory II—
Hitch CategoryI/II3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,711lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 563UTB/Universal 643Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 563UTB/Universal 643Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 563UTB/Universal 643Difference
Coolant2.7gal3.7gal▲ 643+1.1 gal · +42%

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 563UTB/Universal 643Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 57th percentile (64 hp)B · 57th percentile (64 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 55th percentile (201 ci)B · 60th percentile (219 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 47th percentile (4,962 lb)B · 58th percentile (6,192 lb)
A · 563B · 643Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 563Full spec pageUTB/Universal 643