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Massey Ferguson 35X vs Massey Ferguson 543
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 35X vs Massey Ferguson 543
The Massey Ferguson 35X 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 35X is the lighter machine (1,497 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 holds more fuel (48.1 L vs 38.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 543 is the newer design (2006 vs 1962). 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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Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
45 hp
45 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Multi-Power adds a Low-High power shift to the basic transmission. The transmission will free-wheel in Multi-Power low, it must be set to high for engine braking.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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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
Fuel tank
38.6 LReference
48.1 LReference
Engine
33.2 kWReference
38.8 kWReference
Displacement
2.5 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power
33.2 kWReference
38.8 kWReference
Fuel system
indirect injectionReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Compression
17.4:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2250Reference
2200Reference
Idle RPM
500-2375Reference
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Torque
161.4 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1300Reference
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Firing order
1-2-3Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
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No of Cylinders
3-cylinderReference
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Rated engine speed
2,250Reference
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Bore and stroke
3.60x5.00 inchesReference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
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Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
279.4mm dry discReference
305mm dry discReference
Oil capacity
30.3 LReference
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Transmission
Multi-PowerReference
shuttleReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
partial power shiftReference
open centerReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
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Pump flow
14.0 lpmReference
50.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
I/IIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear lift
1134 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independent (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
540@1700Reference
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PTO (claimed)
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33.6 kWReference
Valves
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2Reference
Total flow
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71.5 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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1229 kgReference
Dimensions
Weight
1497 kgReference
4962 to 5456 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
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Rear tire
12.4/11-28Reference
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Ag front
4.00-19Reference
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Ag rear
10-28Reference
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Length
297 cmReference
322 cmReference
Width
162 cmReference
169 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
137 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
201 cmReference
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Operating weight
1497 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
3302 kgReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
32 cmReference
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Front tread
121 to 203 cmReference
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Rear tread
121 to 193 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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194 cmReference
Height
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234 cmReference
Shipping weight
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2474 kgReference
Ground clearance
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33 cmReference
35X Serial Numbers
1962
302413Reference
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1963
307231Reference
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1964
352255Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the instrument panel.Reference
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Speeds
General
Make & Model
Massey FergusonReference
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Capacities
Capacity
152.7 ciReference
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Power
Rated Power
44.5 hpReference
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PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
open centerReference
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Maximum operating pressure
2,350 psiReference
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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IReference
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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
1,179.3 kgReference
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Dimensions & weight
Overall Length
292.1 cmReference
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Overall Width
162.6 cmReference
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Wheels & tyres
Rear wheel tread range
12.4/11-28 inchReference
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Front Wheel tread range
6.00-16Reference
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Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
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.