Tractor · 1998Unverified
Massey Ferguson 281
Massey Ferguson 281 — 200 One Series · 69 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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.