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Head to head · Specialized
Ford 555D vs Massey Ferguson 281
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 281
Agricultural
- power
- 75 hp
- displacement
- 256 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
FordFord 555D
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 281
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized
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 tied555D256 ci
281256 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci
555D is in the 57th percentile; 281 is in the 58th · 56 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied555D4
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
| Spec | Ford 555D | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 555D | 281 | — |
| Category | Specialized, Backhoe Loader | Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 555D | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Perkins | — |
| Model | Ford | 1004.42 | — |
| Power Output | 72hp | 75hp | ▲ 281+3 hp · +4% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 256ci | 256ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.1in | ▲ 555D+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 4.2in | 5in | ▲ 281+0.8 in · +19% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 555D | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Power shuttle | Sliding gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 555D | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 275in | 153in | ▲ 555D+122 in · +80% |
| Width | 89in | 79in | ▲ 555D+10 in · +13% |
| Height | 108in | 99in | ▲ 555D+9 in · +9% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 555D | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 555D | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 555D | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 555D | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | Not recorded | 12V | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 555D | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.7gal | 3.7gal | ▲ 281+2.1 gal · +131% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 555D | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Four-post ROPS/FOPS or Cab (optional) | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 62 hpA · 57th percentile (72 hp)B · 65th percentile (75 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 239 ciA · 57th percentile (256 ci)B · 58th percentile (256 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 88th percentile (8)
Length
median 274 inA · 55th percentile (275 in)B · 27th percentile (153 in)
A · 555DB · 281Median Specialized Tractor