Compare/Massey Ferguson 1643 vs Massey Ferguson 37

Massey Ferguson 1643 vs Massey Ferguson 37

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1643 vs Massey Ferguson 37

The Massey Ferguson 1643 and the Massey Ferguson 37 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 37 leads on rated power with 45 hp against 44 hp. Massey Ferguson 37 is the lighter machine (1,441 kg vs 3,384 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1643 holds more fuel (50.0 L vs 38.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 1643 is the newer design (2009 vs 1962). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 37 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 1643 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

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Rated power

44 hp

45 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 11-28 rear tires.Reference

Original price

$27,093 (2009 hydrostatic Cab )Reference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

50.0 LReference

38.6 LReference

Engine (gross)

32.4 kWReference

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Engine (net)

30.9 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.5 LReference

Emissions

Tier IV InterimReference

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Power (net)

30.9 kWReference

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Power (gross)

32.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2150Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

31.0 LReference

30.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

7.6 LReference

10.2 LReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,500 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier IV InterimReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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33.2 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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91 x 127 mmReference

Power

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33.2 kWReference

Compression

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17.4:1Reference

Idle RPM

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600-2300Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Transmission

PowerShuttleReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

PowerShuttle 12F and 12R | SynchroShuttle 8F and 8RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

25.6 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

24.7 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Valves

0 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

43.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1270 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electro-hydraulicReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

180 cmReference

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Weight

3384 to 3737 poundsReference

1441 kgReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

10-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

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Optional tires (ag)

Front: 8-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x8.50-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

41x14.00-20Reference

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Industrial front

25x8.5-14Reference

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Industrial rear

15x19.5Reference

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Length

309 cmReference

299 cmReference

Width

163 cmReference

162 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

262 cmReference

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Height (cab)

240 cmReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

32 cmReference

Front tread

116 cmReference

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Rear tread

126 to 146 cmReference

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ROPS Shipping

1534 kgReference

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Cab Shipping

1695 kgReference

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Max front axle

1799 kgReference

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Max rear axle

1799 kgReference

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Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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11-28Reference

Height

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137 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 1643 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson CB15 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Massey Ferguson CB20 BackhoeReference

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Digging depth

254 cmReference

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Bucket force

1886 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1179 kgReference

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Massey Ferguson CB20 Backhoe

Capacities

Max capacity

3000 kgReference

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Capacity

134.1 ciReference

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Crankcase oil volume

8.5 qtsReference

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General

Make & Model

Massey FergusonReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rear tread spacing

49.8 to 57.7 inchesReference

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Rollover protective structure

Flat operator platform with folding ROPS.Reference

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Power

Max Power

43.5 hpReference

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Rated Power

41.4 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

34.3 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

0 to 3 ValvesReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,270.1 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

240 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

262.4 cmReference

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Overall Length

309.9 cmReference

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Overall Width

163.8 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,535 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

12.4-24Reference

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Front Wheel Type

45,520Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

116.1 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

trueReference

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37 Serial Number Location

Speeds

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.