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Massey Ferguson 281

Name: Massey Ferguson 281
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 281 — 200 One Series · 69 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 281 is a tractor model with a rated power of 69 hp, a mid-range figure for its class. It was produced from 1998 to 2000. The model is equipped with a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and a four-wheel drive system linked to an 8-speed gearbox. Its operating weight is listed as 6350 to 6635 pounds, making it suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

69 hp

Weight

6350 to 6635 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

65 rows

Recorded power

69 hp

Recorded weight

3009 kg

Transmissions

8-speed sliding gear

Production years

1998-2000

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference

Utility tractorReference

Original price was $21,100 in 1999Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Mechanical wet disc brakesReference

Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

Engine

Perkins 4.2L 4-cyl dieselReference

Engine55.9 kWReference

Perkins 1004.42Reference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement4.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke103 x 127 mmReference

Power55.9 kWReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Pre-heatingthermostartReference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity6.8 LReference

Coolant capacity14.0 LReference

Transmission

8-speed sliding gearReference

Typesliding gearReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch305mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)51.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system42.0 LReference

Capacity42.0 LReference

Pressure172.4 barReference

Valves2Reference

Pump flow36.0 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Controlposition and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)2226 kgReference

Rear PTOlive (two-stage clutch)Reference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Capacities

Fuel79.9 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase229 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase228 cmReference

Weight6350 to 6635 poundsReference

Front tire7.50-16Reference

Rear tire18.4-30Reference

Ag front7.50-16Reference

Ag rear18.4-30Reference

Length388 cmReference

Width200 cmReference

Height (ROPS)251 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)193 cmReference

4WD Shipping weight3009 kgReference

2WD Shipping weight2880 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)36 cmReference

2WD Front tread137 to 177 cmReference

4WD Front tread141 to 190 cmReference

Rear tread142 to 213 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 281 attachments

front-end loaderReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps35Reference

Battery CCA420Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson 1036 loaderReference

Massey Ferguson 1038 loaderReference

The model 1036 loader was compatible with the Massey Ferguson 281 with two-wheel drive. The model 1038 loader was compatible with four-wheel drive.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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