Massey Ferguson 281 Specs ( 1998-2000 )
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Original price was $21,100 in 1999 |
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| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 4.2L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.055x5.00 inches (103 x 127 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 14.8 qts (14.0 L) |
| Description | Perkins 1004.42 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 256.3 ci (4.2 L) |
| Oil capacity | 7.2 qts (6.8 L) |
| Power | 75 hp (55.9 kW) |
| Pre-heating | thermostart |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 69 hp (51.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 305mm dry disc |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 8-speed sliding gear |
| Type | sliding gear |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Mechanical wet disc brakes / Two-post folding ROPS. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 21.1 gal (79.9 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 11.1 gal (42.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 11.1 gal (42.0 L) |
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| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 9.5 gpm (36.0 lpm) |
| Valves | 2 |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 4908 lbs (2226 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Rear PTO | live (two-stage clutch) |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 420 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 35 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 54 to 70 inches (137 to 177 cm) |
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| 2WD Shipping weight | 6350 lbs (2880 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 90.2 inches (229 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 55.7 to 75 inches (141 to 190 cm) |
| 4WD Shipping weight | 6635 lbs (3009 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 89.8 inches (228 cm) |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 14.2 inches (36 cm) |
| Height (Folded ROPS) | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 99 inches (251 cm) |
| Length | 153 inches (388 cm) |
| Rear tread | 56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm) |
| Width | 79 inches (200 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 90.2 inches (229 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 89.8 inches (228 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-30 |
| Weight | 6350 to 6635 pounds |
| Ag front | 7.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-30 |
Massey Ferguson 281 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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References
| Description | MF Loaders for Compact & Agricultural Tractors published in 2003, by Massey Ferguson / MF 281-2/4WD Tractor published in 1999, by Massey Ferguson |
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