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Massey Ferguson 481 vs Massey Ferguson 5455
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 481 vs Massey Ferguson 5455
The Massey Ferguson 481 and the Massey Ferguson 5455 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 80 hp. Massey Ferguson 481 is the lighter machine (5,578 kg vs 8,675 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 5455 holds more fuel (151.4 L vs 65.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 5455 is the newer design (2005 vs 2002). 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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Fit & specs
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
80 hp
80 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference
Massey FergusonReference
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
Gear 2TD used for pull test.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
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Engine
ROPS Fuel tank
65.9 LReference
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Cab Fuel tank
109.8 LReference
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Engine (gross)
59.7 kWReference
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Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIReference
Tier IIReference
Power (gross)
59.7 kWReference
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Compression
18.2:1Reference
17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
398.7 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1400Reference
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Firing order
1-4-3-2Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
8.9 LReference
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Power at rated engine speed
54.9 kWReference
59.8 kWReference
Fuel tank
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201.4 LReference
Engine
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70.8 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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50.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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49.8 kWReference
Power
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70.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dual paper elementsReference
Max power
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49.8 kWReference
Fuel Type
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dieselReference
No of Cylinders
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4 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
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2,200 RPMReference
Emissions compliance
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Tier IIReference
Bore and stroke
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4.134x5.00 inchesReference
Compression ratio
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17.5:1Reference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooled verticalReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Dyna-4Reference
Transmission Type
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PowershiftReference
forward and reverse options
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Dyna-4 - 16F and 16RReference
Wheel Drive
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4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
52.2 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
PTO (tested)
54.9 kWReference
61.6 kWReference
Type
partially synchronizedReference
closedReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
37.9 lpmReference
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SCV flow
54.9 lpmReference
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Total flow
85.2 lpmReference
109.8 lpmReference
Steering flow
30.3 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
position control and top-link draft sensingReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1790 kgReference
3175 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
305mm dry discReference
wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540E/1000Reference
Engine RPM
540@1790Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
50.0 kWReference
61.5 kWReference
Pressure
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200.0 barReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
229 cmReference
246 cmReference
Weight
5578 to 7519 poundsReference
8675 to 9305 poundsReference
Front tire
9.5L-15F2Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-30R1Reference
18.4R38Reference
Ag front
12.4-24R1 (4WD)Reference
14.9R28 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
18.4-30R1Reference
18.4R38Reference
Length
393 cmReference
420 cmReference
Width
203 cmReference
201 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
37 cmReference
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2WD ROPS Shipping
2530 kgReference
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4WD ROPS Shipping
2859 kgReference
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2WD Cab Shipping
2990 kgReference
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4WD Cab Shipping
3410 kgReference
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2WD ROPS Operating
2721 kgReference
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Height
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275 cmReference
2WD Operating weight
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3934 kgReference
4WD Operating weight
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4220 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 481 attachments
481 Serial Number Location
481 Serial Numbers
2002
BL00001Reference
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2003
BM00001Reference
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2004
BN00001Reference
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2005
BP00001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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80Reference
Battery CCA
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505Reference
Total cold cranking amps
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505 CCAReference
Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 481 Height
ROPS
261 cmReference
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Height (Folded ROPS)
201 cmReference
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Cab
269 cmReference
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Exhaust
274 cmReference
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Test results
Fuel use
16.3 l/hourReference
20.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
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3957 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 5455 attachments
General
Make & Model
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Massey FergusonReference
Differential lock
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electro-hydraulic rearReference
SCV control
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JoystickReference
Country of manufacturer
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franceReference
Capacities
Capacity
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268 ciReference
Power
Rated Power
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105 hpReference
PTO
PTO Power
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85 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
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1,000 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
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hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Steering type
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Power steeringReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
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open center | closed optReference
Maximum operating pressure
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2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves
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2 to 4 valvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category IIReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
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electronic draft controlReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Length
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426 cmReference
Overall Width
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255 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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18.4R38Reference
Front Wheel Type
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10.00-16Reference
Operator station
Cab Availability
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AvailableReference
Seat Suspension
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TRUEReference
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.