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Massey Ferguson 481 vs Massey Ferguson 583
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 481 vs Massey Ferguson 583
The Massey Ferguson 481 and the Massey Ferguson 583 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 80 hp. Massey Ferguson 583 holds more fuel (99.9 L vs 65.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 583 is the newer design (2006 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
PTO performanceReference
Final drives
planetaryReference
planetaryReference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
ROPS Fuel tank
65.9 LReference
99.9 LReference
Cab Fuel tank
109.8 LReference
104.8 LReference
Engine (gross)
59.7 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIReference
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Power (gross)
59.7 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Compression
18.2:1Reference
18.2:1Reference
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
54.9 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
Bore and stroke
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4.134x5.00 inchesReference
Compression ratio
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18.2:1Reference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
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partial synchReference
Transmission Type
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GearReference
Wheel Drive
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4WDReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
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planetaryReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
52.2 kWReference
52.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
54.9 kWReference
54.9 kWReference
Type
partially synchronizedReference
open centerReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
2 or 3Reference
Pump flow
37.9 lpmReference
54.9 lpmReference
SCV flow
54.9 lpmReference
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Total flow
85.2 lpmReference
85.2 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
1790 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independent (optional, standard with cab)Reference
Clutch
305mm dry discReference
305mm dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
540@1790Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
50.0 kWReference
50.0 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
229 cmReference
229 cmReference
Weight
5578 to 7519 poundsReference
5578 to 7319 poundsReference
Front tire
9.5L-15F2Reference
9.5L-15Reference
Rear tire
16.9-30R1Reference
16.9-30Reference
Ag front
12.4-24R1 (4WD)Reference
9.5L-15Reference
Ag rear
18.4-30R1Reference
16.9-30Reference
Length
393 cmReference
343 cmReference
Width
203 cmReference
199 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
37 cmReference
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2WD ROPS Shipping
2530 kgReference
2530 kgReference
4WD ROPS Shipping
2859 kgReference
2859 kgReference
2WD Cab Shipping
2990 kgReference
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4WD Cab Shipping
3410 kgReference
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2WD ROPS Operating
2721 kgReference
2721 kgReference
Ground clearance
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27 cmReference
2WD cab Shipping
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2990 kgReference
4WD cab Shipping
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3319 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
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
16.3 l/hourReference
Variants
583LP
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low-profileReference
Massey Ferguson 583 Height
General
Make & Model
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Massey FergusonReference
Rollover protective structure
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Two-post folding ROPS.Reference
Country of manufacturer
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BrazilReference
Capacities
Capacity
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268.6 ciReference
Fuel tank
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104.9 LReference
Power
Max Power
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80 hpReference
PTO
PTO Power
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70 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
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540 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
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Wet disc brakesReference
Steering type
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hydrostatic powerReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
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22.5 gpmReference
Hydraulics Type
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open centerReference
Remote Valves
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2 or 3 ValvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category IIReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over ROPS
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260.1 cmReference
Height Over Cab
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267 cmReference
Overall Length
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358.9 cmReference
Overall Width
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200.9 cmReference
Overall weight
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2,859.9 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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16.9-30Reference
Front Wheel Type
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9.5L-15Reference
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.