Massey Ferguson 543 4WD
Series: Other models
As a tractor, the Massey Ferguson 543 belongs to the Massey Ferguson 4WD Tractor series. 53 hp (38.8 kW) is what the three-cylinder engine gets out of 3.3 litres. With a rated speed of 2,200 rpm, it is built for pulling power, not for revving.
Empty, it weighs 2,475 kg.
Within the range, rated power spans from 10.2 to 375 hp; with 52.7 hp, the 543 sits in the lower third. Directly alongside are the MF 240 with 50.7 hp below and the 1754 with 54.3 hp above.
Technical data
Engine
| Engine model | 1103C-33correct |
|---|---|
| Power | 52.7 hp (38.8 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 3,310.2 cm³correct |
| Aspiration | Naturalcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Ground clearance | 330.2correct |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 2,474.8 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Forward gears | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Reverse gears | 2correct |
Working data
| Pump flow | 71.5 l/mincorrect |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity | 48.1 lcorrect |
Other data
| Height | 2,350correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 15.7 kW/t (39 kW / 2.5 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 38% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,240 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Massey Ferguson 543 have?
The Massey Ferguson 543 delivers 52.7 hp.
How much does the Massey Ferguson 543 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,475 kg.
What engine does the Massey Ferguson 543 have?
3 cylinders, 3,310 cm³ displacement.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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