- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- from 1986
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
IMT 542 specs: hp, weight, years
IMT-PERKINS M-33/T three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 41.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
41.4 hp
30.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 542”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 4,001 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,102 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 4.9 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
IMT 542 specs: key facts
The IMT 542 was first built in 1986.
The IMT 542 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 30.9 kW (41.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The IMT 542 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The IMT 542 has a IMT-PERKINS M-33/T engine, a 3-cylinder 2.50 L diesel unit.Source 1
The IMT 542 weighs 1,815 kg (4,001 lb) unladen.
The IMT 542 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the IMT 542 lifts 1,407 kg (3,102 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the IMT 542 delivers 18.5 L/min (4.9 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 542”
How much horsepower does a 542 have?
The only figure for the 542 is 41.4 hp (30.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 542”
What engine is in a 542?
A 542 has an IMT-PERKINS M-33/T, a 3-cylinder 2.50 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | IMT-PERKINS M-33/T |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 152.7 ci · 2.50 L |
| Max torque | 106 lb·ft · 144 N·m @ 1,142 rpmSource 2 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 540”
How much will a 542 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 542 lifts 3,102 lb (1,407 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 4.9 gpm · 18.5 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,683 psi · 185 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 3,102 lb · 1,407 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,688 engine rpmGround-speed PTO available |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 542”
What transmission does a 542 have?
Transmission specifications for the 542 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry two-stage KRON-NOVI double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated FAK-LOZNICA drum brake, designed as a steering brake |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 542”
How much does a 542 weigh?
A 542 weighs 4,001 lb (1,815 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,001 lb · 1,815 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 76.8 in · 1,950 mm |
| Length | 135.4 in · 3,440 mm |
| Width | 66.9 in · 1,700 mm |
| Height | 65.4 in · 1,660 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.5 in · 342 mm |
| Front track | 49.6–81.1 in · 1,260–2,060 mm |
| Rear track | 48.4–76.0 in · 1,230–1,930 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.5 ft · 3.21 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 542”
What oil does a 542 take, and how much?
A 542 engine takes 6.0 qt (5.7 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 6.0 qt · 5.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 542” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 33.8 qt · 32.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 542” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 10.6 qt · 10.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 542” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 542?
Within 10% of its 33.1 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- IMT 54033.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1975–1986Side by side with the 542 →
- Eicher 403833.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1978–1982Side by side with the 542 →
- Massey Ferguson 253 (A)33.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1983–1987Side by side with the 542 →
- SAME Aurora 45 (DT)32.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1982Side by side with the 542 →
- Massey Ferguson 23034.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1976–1983Side by side with the 542 →
- UZINA TRACTORUL 420 (DT)34.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1974–1981Side by side with the 542 →
Common questions about the IMT 542
Is a 542 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The IMT 542 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 542 have?
A 542 has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 540”; and Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 542”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: IMT 540 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-120860 · revision 1057683. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: IMT 542 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-120861 · revision 1085972. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document