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FordModel A
Ford 6530
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 238 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 20
Head to head · Utility
Ford 6530 vs Massey Ferguson 281XE
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 281XE
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 236 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
FordFord 6530
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 281XE
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Displacement
▲ 6530 higher · +2 ci (<1%)6530238 ci
281XE236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
6530 is in the 65th percentile; 281XE is in the 65th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied65304
281XE4
Median Utility Tractor4
6530 is in the 50th percentile; 281XE is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 6530 higher · +12 (+150%)653020
281XE8
Median Utility Tractor12
6530 is in the 86th percentile; 281XE is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
Operating Weight
= Effectively tied65305,800 lb
281XE5,800 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
6530 is in the 55th percentile; 281XE is in the 55th · 5,107 models
6530 (A)281XE (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 6530 | Massey Ferguson 281XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 6530 | 281XE | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 6530 | Massey Ferguson 281XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fiat | Perkins | — |
| Model | 8045.05 | Not recorded | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 238ci | 236ci | ▲ 6530+2 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 4.1in | Not recorded | — |
| Stroke | 4.5in | Not recorded | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 6530 | Massey Ferguson 281XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized / Synchromesh | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 6530 | Massey Ferguson 281XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 162in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 109in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 5,800lb | 5,800lb | Same |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 6530 | Massey Ferguson 281XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 6530 | Massey Ferguson 281XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II | II | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 6530 | Massey Ferguson 281XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 6530 | Massey Ferguson 281XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 6530 | Massey Ferguson 281XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 65th percentile (238 ci)B · 65th percentile (236 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 86th percentile (20)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 55th percentile (5,800 lb)B · 55th percentile (5,800 lb)
A · 6530B · 281XEMedian Utility Tractor