The MAZ-543 is a heavy universal tractor developed by the MAZ since 1958 and based on the MAZ-537. The first real MAZ-543 was produced in 1962 but mass production started in 1965¹⁾.

It was designed as a TEL for the SS-1c Scud B missile as part of the 9K72 system.

• Engine:
  • D-12A-525A
• Drivetrain: 8×8

In 1966 started production of the MAZ-543A, an updated version with many slight changes allowing for wider multipurpose role.

In 1966²⁾.

In 1972, the MAZ-543V served as an experimental one-cab version of the MAZ-543A. It later evolved into the MAZ-543M.