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Head to head · Utility
AGCO GT65 vs Massey Ferguson 281

Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 281
Agricultural
- power
- 75 hp
- displacement
- 256 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
AGCOAGCO GT65
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 281
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 281 higher · +4 hp (+6%)GT6571 hp
28175 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
GT65 is in the 64th percentile; 281 is in the 68th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 281 higher · +12 ci (+5%)GT65244 ci
281256 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
GT65 is in the 68th percentile; 281 is in the 73rd · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedGT654
2814
Median Utility Tractor4
GT65 is in the 50th percentile; 281 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ GT65 higher · +8 (+100%)GT6516
2818
Median Utility Tractor12
GT65 is in the 73rd percentile; 281 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
GT65 (A)281 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | AGCO GT65 | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AGCO | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | GT65 | 281 | — |
| Category | Utility | Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | AGCO GT65 | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SAME Deutz-Fahr | Perkins | — |
| Model | Not recorded | 1004.42 | — |
| Power Output | 71hp | 75hp | ▲ 281+4 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 244ci | 256ci | ▲ 281+12 ci · +5% |
| Bore | 4.1in | 4.1in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.5in | 5in | ▲ 281+0.5 in · +11% |
Transmission
| Spec | AGCO GT65 | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchro-shuttle | Sliding gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | AGCO GT65 | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 152in | 153in | ▲ 281+1 in · <1% |
| Width | 76.7in | 79in | ▲ 281+2.3 in · +3% |
| Height | 106in | 99in | ▲ GT65+7 in · +7% |
| Operating Weight | 5,335lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | AGCO GT65 | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | AGCO GT65 | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II | II | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | AGCO GT65 | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | AGCO GT65 | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | Not recorded | 12V | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | AGCO GT65 | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 3.7gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | AGCO GT65 | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 64th percentile (71 hp)B · 68th percentile (75 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 68th percentile (244 ci)B · 73rd percentile (256 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Length
median 137 inA · 67th percentile (152 in)B · 69th percentile (153 in)
A · GT65B · 281Median Utility Tractor