The Massey Ferguson 281XE is a tractor model rated at 69 hp, placing it in the middle of its class in terms of power output. Manufactured from 2001 to 2002, this model is equipped with a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, which drives through a mechanical front-wheel drive system with an 8-speed gearbox. Weighing 2630 kg, the 281XE is designed for use on areas of 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
2630 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
32 rows
Recorded power
69 hp
Recorded weight
2630 kg
Transmissions
8-speed
Production years
2001-2002
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Utility tractorReference
Drive4x2 2WDReference
Drive4X4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Folding ROPS. Canopy optional.Reference
Engine
Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl dieselReference
PerkinsReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.9 LReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
8-speedReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)51.5 kWReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear PTOlive (two-stage clutch)Reference
Rear PTOindependent (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Dimensions
Weight2630 kgReference
Front tire7.50x16Reference
Rear tire18.4x30Reference
Ag front7.50x16Reference
Ag rear18.4x30Reference
Shipping weight2630 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 281XE attachments
front-end loaderReference
281XE Serial Numbers
2001K01001Reference
2002BL01001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Attachment overview
Massey-Ferguson 1040 loaderReference
Massey-Ferguson 1060 loaderReference
Massey Ferguson 1070 loaderReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
