Power
Power specifications| Engine | 75 hp unspecified |
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| PTO | 69 hp claimed |
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| Drawbar | no record |
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| Listed power | 75 hp engine basis |
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Engines
Engines fitted to the Massey Ferguson 281| Perkins 4.2L 4-cyl dieselDiesel · 4 cyl | 256 ci |
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Engine details
- Perkins 4.2L 4-cyl diesel
- Bore × stroke
- 4.06 in × 5 in
- Rated speed
- 2,200 rpm
- Rated power
- 75 hp
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
Transmissions
Transmissions for the Massey Ferguson 281| 8-speed sliding gearsliding gear | 8F / 2R |
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Weight
Weight specifications| Weight | 6,350 lb unspecified |
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| Shipping | 6,635 lb |
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Dimensions
Dimensions specifications| Wheelbase | 90.2 in |
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| Length | 153 in |
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| Width | 79 in |
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| Rear tread, narrowest | 56 in |
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| Rear tread, widest | 84 in |
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Capacities
Capacities specifications| Fuel tank | 21.1 gal |
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| Hydraulic system | 11.1 gal |
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Hydraulics
Hydraulics specifications| Pump flow | 9.5 gpm |
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| Pressure | 2,500 psi |
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| Remote valves | 2 |
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Hitch
Hitch specifications| Rear hitch category | II |
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| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear lift capacity | 4,908 lb |
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PTO
PTO specifications| Rear PTO | live (two-stage clutch) |
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| Rear PTO speeds | 540 |
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Chassis
Chassis specifications| Drive | 2WD/4WD |
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| Steering | Power steering |
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| Brakes | Mechanical wet disc brakes |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
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| Cab | Two-post folding ROPS |
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Tires
Tires specifications| Front | 7.50-16 |
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| Rear | 18.4-30 |
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Electrical
Electrical specifications| System voltage | 12 V |
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| Cold cranking | 420 CCA |
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| Charging | alternator |
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| Charging output | 35 A |
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| Ground | negative |
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Production
Production specifications| Price new | $21,100 (1999) |
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| Built by | Massey Ferguson |
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