Massey Ferguson
281
Farm tractor · 1998–2000 · 75 hp
Massey Ferguson281
The Massey Ferguson 281 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1998 to 2000. It features a Perkins 1004.42 engine, and two-post folding steering. The transmission is a sliding gear type with 8 forward and 2 reverse.
Engine
| Engine | Perkins 1004.42 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 256.3 ci (4.2 L) |
| Bore | 4.06 in (103 mm) |
| Stroke | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Power Gross | 75 hp (55.9 kW) |
| Power Rated | 75 hp (55.9 kW) |
| Power PTO | 69 hp (51.5 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | dry |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 7.2 qts (6.8 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 14.8 qts (14 L) |
| Manufacturer | Perkins |
| Rated | 2,200 RPM |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | sliding gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | 305mm dry disc |
| Available Options | 8-speed sliding gear |
Hydraulics
| Pump Flow | 9.5 gpm (36 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Valves | 2 |
| System Capacity | 11.1 gal (42 L) |
PTO
| Rear Type | 540 |
|---|
Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
|---|---|
| Rear Lift | 4,908 lbs (2,226 kg) |
| Hitch Control | position and draft control |
Dimensions
| Length | 153 in (388 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 79 in (200 cm) |
| Height Rops | 99 in (251 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 89.8 in (228 cm) |
| Front Tread | 55.7 in (141 cm) |
| Rear Tread | 56 in (142 cm) |
Weight
| Shipping | 6,635 lbs (3,009 kg) |
|---|
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 7.50-16 |
|---|---|
| Rear Ag | 18.4-30 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 21.1 gal (79.9 L) |
|---|
Steering
| Type | two-post folding |
|---|
Compatible Implements
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|---|---|---|---|
| BEFCO RMD-360 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-272 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-172 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2772 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| Bush Hog BH310-2 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCD1884 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2696 | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 40 hp |
| BEFCO RMD-372 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 40 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2084 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 45 hp |
| Bush Hog BH310 variant 2 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1884 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride RCR2596 - 3 PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3096 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 3 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 50 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3696 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| Land Pride RCFM3696 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| BEFCO RHD-472 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 50 hp |
| Bush Hog BH310 variant 3 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 55 hp |
| Bush Hog BH410 variant 1 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCR2510 - 3 PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
| BEFCO RHD-484 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2784 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCFM3610 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3610 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3010 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCFM3010 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3672 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 60 hp |
Box Blades
| Model | Type | Width | Min HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Pride BB3584 | Box Blades | 84" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride BB3578 | Box Blades | 78" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride BB3596 | Box Blades | 96" | 45 hp |
Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.
These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.