Head to head · Utility

AGCO GT65 vs Massey Ferguson 281

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AGCOModel A

AGCO GT65

Utility

power
71 hp
displacement
244 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full GT65 specs
Massey Ferguson 281 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 281

Agricultural

power
75 hp
displacement
256 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 281 specs
AGCOAGCO GT65
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 281

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

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 tied
GT654
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

SpecAGCO GT65Massey Ferguson 281Difference
ManufacturerAGCOMassey Ferguson—
ModelGT65281—
CategoryUtilityAgricultural—

Engine

SpecAGCO GT65Massey Ferguson 281Difference
ManufacturerSAME Deutz-FahrPerkins—
ModelNot recorded1004.42—
Power Output71hp75hp▲ 281+4 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement244ci256ci▲ 281+12 ci · +5%
Bore4.1in4.1inSame
Stroke4.5in5in▲ 281+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecAGCO GT65Massey Ferguson 281Difference
TypeSynchro-shuttleSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAGCO GT65Massey Ferguson 281Difference
Length152in153in▲ 281+1 in · <1%
Width76.7in79in▲ 281+2.3 in · +3%
Height106in99in▲ GT65+7 in · +7%
Operating Weight5,335lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecAGCO GT65Massey Ferguson 281Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAGCO GT65Massey Ferguson 281Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecAGCO GT65Massey Ferguson 281Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAGCO GT65Massey Ferguson 281Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAGCO GT65Massey Ferguson 281Difference
CoolantNot recorded3.7gal—

Operator Station

SpecAGCO GT65Massey Ferguson 281Difference
TypeROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 64th percentile (71 hp)B · 68th percentile (75 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 68th percentile (244 ci)B · 73rd percentile (256 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Length

median 137 in
A · 67th percentile (152 in)B · 69th percentile (153 in)
A · GT65B · 281Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageAGCO GT65Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 281