Compare/IMT 539 vs IMT 542

IMT 539 vs IMT 542

Verdict: IMT 539 vs IMT 542

The IMT 539 and the IMT 542 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. IMT 542 leads on rated power with 42 hp against 39 hp. IMT 539 is the lighter machine (1,630 kg vs 2,185 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. IMT 542 holds more fuel (50.0 L vs 34.8 L) for longer stints between fills. IMT 542 is the newer design (1986 vs 1980). In short: choose the IMT 542 for outright pulling power, or the IMT 539 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

IMT

Fit score

Best match

Clear

IMT

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

39 hp

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

IMTReference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

Steering

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power optionalReference

Engine

3-cylinderReference

Fuel tank

34.8 LReference

50.0 LReference

Engine

29.1 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 127 mmReference

Power

29.1 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

2250Reference

Torque

153.2 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1350Reference

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Transmission

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

15.9 lpmReference

18.2 lpmReference

Rear lift

1100 kgReference

1400 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

182 cmReference

198 cmReference

Weight

1630 kgReference

2185 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-28Reference

12.4-28Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

7.50-20Reference

Ag rear

11.2-28Reference

12.4-28Reference

Length

296 cmReference

325 cmReference

Height

202 cmReference

229 cmReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.