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Massey Ferguson 281

Specs are assembled from available database fields and should be verified against the exact tractor before purchase.

farm1998 - 2000Ended

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May 9, 2026

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Engine power75 hp
PTO power69 hp
Weight6350 - 6635 lbs
Displacement256.30 ci / 4.200 L
Transmissionsliding gear

Overview

Manufacturer: Massey Ferguson

Model: 281

Series: Not available

Type: farm

Subtype: Utility tractor

Production status: Ended

Production years: 1998 - 2000

Built in: Not available

Model Specs

Weight range: 6350 - 6635 lbs

Fuel tank: Not available / Not available

DEF capacity: Not available / Not available

Engine

Power: 75 hp

Fuel type: diesel

Cylinders: 4

Displacement: 256.30 ci / 4.200 L

Torque: Not available / Not available

Torque RPM: Not available

Dimensions & Weight

Operating weight: Not available

Length: 388 cm

Width: 200 cm

Height: Not available

Height (ROPS): 251 cm

Height (cab): Not available

Wheelbase: Not available

Ground clearance: Not available

Front tire: Not available

Rear tire: Not available

Transmission

Type: sliding gear

Name: Transmission

Gears: 8 forward and 2 reverse

Forward gears: 8

Reverse gears: 2

Ranges: Not available

PTO

Claimed power: 69 hp / 51.5 kW

Rear PTO type: live (two-stage clutch)

Rear PTO clutch: Not available

Rear PTO shaft: 540

Rear PTO RPM: Not available

Front PTO type: Not available

Front PTO clutch: Not available

Front PTO shaft: Not available

Front PTO RPM: Not available

Hitch

Rear type: II

Rear lift: 4908 lbs / 2226 kg

Front hitch: Not available

Front lift: Not available / Not available

Hydraulics

Pump flow: 9.5 gpm / 36 lpm

Total flow: Not available / Not available

Rear valves: Not available

Mid valves: Not available

System: pressure: 2500 psi | 172.4 bar; pump flow: 9.5 gpm | 36.0 lpm

Mechanical

Drive: 2WD or 4WD

Final drives: Not available

Differential lock: mechanical rear

Steering: Power steering

Brakes: Mechanical wet disc brakes

Cab: Two-post folding ROPS.

Electrical

Ground: negative

Charging system: alternator

Charging amps: 35 A

Battery volts: 12 V

Attachments (2)

loader — 1036 Loader — loader

Lift (full 800mm): 2620 lbs / 1188 kg

Breakout (800mm): 4660 lbs / 2113 kg

Height (pin): 133 in / 337 cm

loader — 1038 Loader — loader

Lift (full 800mm): 2750 lbs / 1247 kg

Breakout (800mm): 3280 lbs / 1487 kg

Height (pin): 135 in / 342 cm