Compare/Massey Ferguson 251XE vs Massey Ferguson 543

Massey Ferguson 251XE vs Massey Ferguson 543

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 251XE vs Massey Ferguson 543

The Massey Ferguson 251XE and the Massey Ferguson 543 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 45 hp. Massey Ferguson 251XE is the lighter machine (4,738 kg vs 4,962 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 543 is the newer design (2006 vs 2001). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Rated power

45 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

35.8 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 127 mmReference

105 x 127 mmReference

Power

35.8 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dryReference

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Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Rated RPM

2250Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

6.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

9.4 LReference

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Fuel tank

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48.1 LReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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shuttleReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

42.0 LReference

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Type

gearReference

open centerReference

Capacity

42.0 LReference

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Pressure

175.1 barReference

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Valves

2Reference

Pump flow

36.0 lpmReference

50.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

I/IIReference

Control

top-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1099 kgReference

1229 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independent (optional)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

305mm dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1908Reference

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Total flow

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71.5 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

57.9 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

199 cmReference

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Weight

4738 to 5238 poundsReference

4962 to 5456 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

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Rear tire

14.9x24Reference

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Ag front

6.00x16Reference

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Ag rear

14.9x24Reference

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2WD Length

337 cmReference

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4WD Length

342 cmReference

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Width

182 cmReference

169 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

245 cmReference

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Height (Folded ROPS)

236 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

2149 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

2375 kgReference

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Ground clearance

26 cmReference

33 cmReference

2WD Front tread

127 to 183 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

139 to 147 cmReference

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Rear tread

144 to 172 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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194 cmReference

Length

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322 cmReference

Height

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234 cmReference

Shipping weight

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2474 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 251XE attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

35Reference

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Battery CCA

750Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

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.