Tractor · 2002Unverified
Massey Ferguson 481
Massey Ferguson 481 — Model year 2002-20042004-2006 · 80 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
80 hp
Weight
5578 to 7519 pounds
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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.
