Head to head · Specialized

Ford 650 Backhoe loader vs Massey Ferguson 281

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 650 Backhoe loader
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 281

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized

n = 55–58

Engine Power

▲ 650 Backhoe loader higher · +0.5 hp (<1%)
650 Backhoe loader75.5 hp
28175 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp

650 Backhoe loader is in the 68th percentile; 281 is in the 65th · 55 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
650 Backhoe loader256 ci
281256 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci

650 Backhoe loader is in the 57th percentile; 281 is in the 58th · 56 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
650 Backhoe loader4
2814
Median Specialized Tractor4

650 Backhoe loader is in the 50th percentile; 281 is in the 50th · 58 models

650 Backhoe loader (A)281 (B)Median Specialized Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 650 Backhoe loaderMassey Ferguson 281Difference
ManufacturerFordMassey Ferguson—
Model650 Backhoe loader281—
CategorySpecialized, Backhoe LoaderAgricultural—

Engine

SpecFord 650 Backhoe loaderMassey Ferguson 281Difference
ManufacturerFordPerkins—
ModelFord1004.42—
Power Output75.5hp75hp▲ 650 Backhoe loader+0.5 hp · <1%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,200RPM—
Cylinders44Same
Displacement256ci256ciSame
Bore4.4in4.1in▲ 650 Backhoe loader+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke4.2in5in▲ 281+0.8 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecFord 650 Backhoe loaderMassey Ferguson 281Difference
TypeNot recordedSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 650 Backhoe loaderMassey Ferguson 281Difference
LengthNot recorded153in—
WidthNot recorded79in—
HeightNot recorded99in—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 650 Backhoe loaderMassey Ferguson 281Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 650 Backhoe loaderMassey Ferguson 281Difference
Chassis Type4x2Not recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFord 650 Backhoe loaderMassey Ferguson 281Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 650 Backhoe loaderMassey Ferguson 281Difference
CoolantNot recorded3.7gal—

Operator Station

SpecFord 650 Backhoe loaderMassey Ferguson 281Difference
TypeOpen operator station with four-post ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 62 hp
A · 68th percentile (75.5 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)
A · 650 Backhoe loaderB · 281Median Specialized Tractor
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