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Massey Ferguson 281XE vs Massey Ferguson Super 90
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 281XE vs Massey Ferguson Super 90
The Massey Ferguson 281XE and the Massey Ferguson Super 90 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 69 hp. Massey Ferguson 281XE is the lighter machine (2,630 kg vs 5,384 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 281XE is the newer design (2001 vs 1961). 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
69 hp
69 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
liquid-cooledReference
With 18.4/15-30 rear tires.Reference
Drive
4X4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
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Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Displacement
3.9 LReference
4.0 LReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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106.0 LReference
Engine
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57.4 kWReference
Diesel Belt (claimed)
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47.0 kWReference
Gas Belt (claimed)
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44.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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44.6 kWReference
Bore/Stroke
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98 x 130 mmReference
Power
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57.4 kWReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Compression
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7.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
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2000Reference
Torque
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287.5 NmReference
Firing order
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1-3-4-2Reference
Power at rated engine speed
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51.1 kWReference
Max power
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44.6 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Type
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two-speed power shiftReference
Transmission
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Multi-PowerReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
51.5 kWReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
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Rear PTO
independent (optional)Reference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
PTO (tested)
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51.1 kWReference
Pump flow
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7.6 lpmReference
Total flow
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17.0 lpmReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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43.0 kWReference
Dimensions
Weight
2630 kgReference
5384 to 7245 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50x16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4x30Reference
18.4/15-30Reference
Ag front
7.50x16Reference
6.50-16Reference
Ag rear
18.4x30Reference
13.6/12-38Reference
Shipping weight
2630 kgReference
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Wheelbase
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223 cmReference
Length
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341 cmReference
Height
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176 cmReference
Gas Shipping
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2442 kgReference
Diesel Shipping
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2602 kgReference
Operating
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3286 kgReference
Ballasted
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5704 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 281XE attachments
281XE Serial Numbers
2001
K01001Reference
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2002
BL01001Reference
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Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson Super 90 attachments
Super 90 Serial Number Location
Super 90 Serial Numbers
1961
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810000Reference
1962
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810393Reference
1963
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813385Reference
1964
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816867Reference
1965
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819763Reference
Test results
Fuel use
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13.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
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4228 kgReference
Speeds
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.