Compare/Massey Ferguson 3635 vs Massey Ferguson 481

Massey Ferguson 3635 vs Massey Ferguson 481

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 3635 vs Massey Ferguson 481

The Massey Ferguson 3635 and the Massey Ferguson 481 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 481 leads on rated power with 80 hp against 78 hp. Massey Ferguson 3635 is the lighter machine (5,071 kg vs 5,578 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 3635 holds more fuel (82.9 L vs 65.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 3635 is the newer design (2007 vs 2002). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 481 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 3635 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

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Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

78 hp

80 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey FergusonReference

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Manufacturer

AgritaliaReference

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) with low/high ranges and an additional synchronized slow/fast range lever. Synchronized shifting between gears 2-3 and the slow/fast range. Only available on 481 models with a cab.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

planetaryReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic rearReference

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Variants

3635

standard tractorReference

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3635 F

flex version, narrowReference

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3635 S

special version, extra narrowReference

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3635 V

vineyard version, ultra-narrowReference

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3635 GE

ground effect version, low profileReference

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Engine

ROPS Fuel tank

82.9 LReference

65.9 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

107.9 LReference

109.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

58.2 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Displacement

3.3 LReference

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 120 mmReference

105 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIIReference

Tier IIReference

Power (gross)

58.2 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Pre-heating

intake heaterReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,200 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier IIIReference

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Bore and stroke

4.252x4.724 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Compression

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18.2:1Reference

Torque

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398.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Firing order

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1-4-3-2Reference

Oil capacity

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8.9 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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54.9 kWReference

Transmission

SpeedShiftReference

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Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Track Drive type

inboard planetaryReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

inboard planetaryReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

48.5 kWReference

52.2 kWReference

Type

synchronized shuttle with partial power shiftReference

partially synchronizedReference

Pressure

190.0 barReference

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Rear valves

1 to 3Reference

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Mid valves

2 (optional)Reference

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Pump flow

59.8 lpmReference

37.9 lpmReference

Total flow

84.8 lpmReference

85.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

25.0 lpmReference

30.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2500 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1549 kgReference

1790 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

305mm dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

ground (optional)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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54.9 kWReference

Valves

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2 or 3Reference

SCV flow

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54.9 lpmReference

Control

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position control and top-link draft sensingReference

Engine RPM

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540@1790Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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50.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

208 cmReference

229 cmReference

Weight

5071 to 7056 poundsReference

5578 to 7519 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

9.5L-15F2Reference

Rear tire

16.9R30Reference

16.9-30R1Reference

Ag front

11.2R24 (4WD)Reference

12.4-24R1 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

16.9R30Reference

18.4-30R1Reference

Length

375 cmReference

393 cmReference

Width

193 cmReference

203 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

251 cmReference

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Height (cab)

256 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

36 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

143 to 206 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

138 to 191 cmReference

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Rear tread

150 to 190 cmReference

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2WD ROPS Shipping

2300 kgReference

2530 kgReference

2WD cab Shipping

2800 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Shipping

2500 kgReference

2859 kgReference

4WD cab Shipping

3200 kgReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

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37 cmReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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2990 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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3410 kgReference

2WD ROPS Operating

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2721 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 3635 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

80Reference

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Battery CCA

775Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

775 CCAReference

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General

Make & Model

Massey FergusonReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPSReference

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Country of manufacturer

ItalyReference

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Capacities

Capacity

201 ciReference

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Fuel tank

107.9 LReference

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Power

Max Power

78 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

65 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

hydraulic wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

22.4 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,756 psiReference

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Remote Valves

1 to 3 valvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

6.6 gpm (15.8 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category II/IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

2,500.2 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

251.5 cmReference

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Height Over Cab

257 cmReference

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Overall Length

375.9 cmReference

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Overall Width

193 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

37 cmReference

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Overall weight

3,200.5 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

16.9R30Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

59.2 to 75 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

11.2R24Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

56.5 to 81.4 inchesReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Massey Ferguson 481 attachments

481 Serial Number Location

481 Serial Numbers

2002

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BL00001Reference

2003

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BM00001Reference

2004

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BN00001Reference

2005

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BP00001Reference

Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson 481 Height

ROPS

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261 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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201 cmReference

Cab

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269 cmReference

Exhaust

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274 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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16.3 l/hourReference

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.