Compare/IMT 542 vs IMT 555

IMT 542 vs IMT 555

Verdict: IMT 542 vs IMT 555

The IMT 542 and the IMT 555 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. IMT 555 leads on rated power with 50 hp against 42 hp. IMT 555 is the lighter machine (1,905 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 45.0 L) for longer stints between fills. IMT 542 is the newer design (1986 vs 1964). In short: choose the IMT 555 for outright pulling power, or the IMT 542 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

IMT

Fit score

Best match

Clear

IMT

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

42 hp

50 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

IMTReference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

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Steering

power optionalReference

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Engine

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Fuel tank

50.0 LReference

54.9 LReference

Engine

31.3 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 127 mmReference

Power

31.3 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2250Reference

2000Reference

Compression

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17.4:1Reference

Torque

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191.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1300Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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6.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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12.0 LReference

Transmission

gearReference

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Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Type

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gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

18.2 lpmReference

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Rear lift

1400 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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816 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@1500Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

215 cmReference

Weight

2185 kgReference

1905 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

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Ag front

7.50-20Reference

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Ag rear

12.4-28Reference

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Length

325 cmReference

348 cmReference

Height

229 cmReference

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Width

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169 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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168 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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225 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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60 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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62 cmReference

Front tread

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131 to 205 cmReference

Rear tread

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134 to 216 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.