Head to head · Specialized

Ford 555D vs Massey Ferguson 281

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FordModel A

Ford 555D

Specialized

power
72 hp
displacement
256 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full 555D 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
FordFord 555D
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 281

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized

n = 43–58

Engine Power

▲ 281 higher · +3 hp (+4%)
555D72 hp
28175 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp

555D is in the 57th percentile; 281 is in the 65th · 55 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
555D256 ci
281256 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci

555D is in the 57th percentile; 281 is in the 58th · 56 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
555D4
2814
Median Specialized Tractor4

555D is in the 50th percentile; 281 is in the 50th · 58 models

Forward Gears

▲ 281 higher · +4 (+100%)
555D4
2818
Median Specialized Tractor4

555D is in the 50th percentile; 281 is in the 88th · 43 models

555D (A)281 (B)Median Specialized Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 555DMassey Ferguson 281Difference
ManufacturerFordMassey Ferguson—
Model555D281—
CategorySpecialized, Backhoe LoaderAgricultural—

Engine

SpecFord 555DMassey Ferguson 281Difference
ManufacturerFordPerkins—
ModelFord1004.42—
Power Output72hp75hp▲ 281+3 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement256ci256ciSame
Bore4.4in4.1in▲ 555D+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke4.2in5in▲ 281+0.8 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecFord 555DMassey Ferguson 281Difference
TypePower shuttleSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 555DMassey Ferguson 281Difference
Length275in153in▲ 555D+122 in · +80%
Width89in79in▲ 555D+10 in · +13%
Height108in99in▲ 555D+9 in · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 555DMassey Ferguson 281Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 555DMassey Ferguson 281Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 555DMassey Ferguson 281Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFord 555DMassey Ferguson 281Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 555DMassey Ferguson 281Difference
Coolant1.7gal3.7gal▲ 281+2.1 gal · +131%

Operator Station

SpecFord 555DMassey Ferguson 281Difference
TypeFour-post ROPS/FOPS or Cab (optional)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 62 hp
A · 57th percentile (72 hp)B · 65th percentile (75 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 239 ci
A · 57th percentile (256 ci)B · 58th percentile (256 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 88th percentile (8)

Length

median 274 in
A · 55th percentile (275 in)B · 27th percentile (153 in)
A · 555DB · 281Median Specialized Tractor
Full spec pageFord 555DFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 281