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Massey Ferguson 481

Name: Massey Ferguson 481
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 481 — Model year 2002-20042004-2006 · 80 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 481 is a tractor model rated at 80 hp, positioning it centrally within its class for power output. Manufactured from 2002 to 2006, this model features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a four-wheel drive system and an 8-speed gearbox. Weighing between 5578 and 7519 pounds, it is suited for land 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

80 hp

Weight

5578 to 7519 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

97 rows

Recorded power

80 hp

Transmissions

8-speed gear

Production years

2002-2006

Verified variants

1 linked source document displayed

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Utility tractorReference

Built in BrazilReference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesplanetaryReference

Power steeringReference

Independent hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Flat-deck platform with two-post folding ROPS. Optional cab with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Perkins 4.4L 4-cyl dieselReference

ROPS Fuel tank65.9 LReference

Cab Fuel tank109.8 LReference

Engine (gross)59.7 kWReference

Perkins 1104C-44Reference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke105 x 127 mmReference

EmissionsTier IIReference

Power (gross)59.7 kWReference

Compression18.2:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Torque398.7 NmReference

Torque RPM1400Reference

Firing order1-4-3-2Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity8.9 LReference

Power at rated engine speed54.9 kWReference

Transmission

8-speed gearReference

8-speed synchronized shuttleReference

12-speed partially synchronizedReference

TypegearReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch305mm dry discReference

Typesynchronized shuttleReference

Gears8 forward and reverseReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with left-hand shuttle lever.Reference

Typepartially synchronizedReference

Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference

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 & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)52.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)54.9 kWReference

Typeopen centerReference

Valves2 or 3Reference

Pump flow17.0 lpmReference

Pump flow37.9 lpmReference

SCV flow54.9 lpmReference

Total flow85.2 lpmReference

Steering flow30.3 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Controlposition control and top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1790 kgReference

Rear PTOliveReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Clutchdry disc (live)Reference

Clutchhydraulic wet disc (independent)Reference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM540@1790Reference

Power at rated PTO speed50.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase229 cmReference

Weight5578 to 7519 poundsReference

Front tire9.5L-15F2Reference

Rear tire16.9-30R1Reference

Ag front9.5L-15F2 (2WD)Reference

Ag front11.2-24R1 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear16.9-30R1Reference

Ag front7.50-16F2 (2WD)Reference

Ag front12.4-24R1 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear18.4-30R1Reference

Length393 cmReference

Width203 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)37 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping2530 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping2859 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping2990 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping3410 kgReference

2WD ROPS Operating2721 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 481 attachments

front-end loaderReference

481 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor's dashboard.Reference

481 Serial Numbers

2002BL00001Reference

2003BM00001Reference

2004BN00001Reference

2005BP00001Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson 1055 loaderReference

Massey Ferguson 1065 loaderReference

Massey Ferguson 1070 loaderReference

Massey Ferguson 481 Height

ROPS261 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)201 cmReference

Cab269 cmReference

Exhaust274 cmReference

Test results

Diesel 8-speed shuttle 2WDNovember 1 - 3, 2005Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1865 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use18.5 l/hourReference

Fuel use16.3 l/hourReference

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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