John DeereModel A
John Deere 5520N
Agricultural
- power
- 75 hp
- displacement
- 275 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Agricultural
John Deere 5520N vs Massey Ferguson 281
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 281
Agricultural
- power
- 75 hp
- displacement
- 256 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
John DeereJohn Deere 5520N
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 281
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
= Effectively tied5520N75 hp
28175 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
5520N is in the 23rd percentile; 281 is in the 23rd · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 5520N higher · +19 ci (+7%)5520N275 ci
281256 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
5520N is in the 41st percentile; 281 is in the 35th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied5520N4
2814
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
5520N is in the 31st percentile; 281 is in the 31st · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ 5520N higher · +4 (+50%)5520N12
2818
Median Agricultural Tractor16
5520N is in the 33rd percentile; 281 is in the 16th · 972 models
5520N (A)281 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 5520N | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 5520N | 281 | — |
| Category | Agricultural, Orchard/Vineyard | Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 5520N | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Perkins | — |
| Model | 4045T | 1004.42 | — |
| Power Output | 75hp | 75hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 5520N+200 RPM · +9% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 275ci | 256ci | ▲ 5520N+19 ci · +7% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.1in | ▲ 5520N+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 5520N | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized | Sliding gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 5520N | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 133in | 153in | ▲ 281+20 in · +15% |
| Width | 74.8in | 79in | ▲ 281+4.2 in · +6% |
| Height | 102in | 99in | ▲ 5520N+3 in · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 5520N | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 5520N | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 5520N | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II | II | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 3,375lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 5520N | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 5520N | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | Not recorded | 12V | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 5520N | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 3.7gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 5520N | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post foldable ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 23rd percentile (75 hp)B · 23rd percentile (75 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 41st percentile (275 ci)B · 35th percentile (256 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 31st percentile (4)B · 31st percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 33rd percentile (12)B · 16th percentile (8)
Length
median 173 inA · 15th percentile (133 in)B · 29th percentile (153 in)
A · 5520NB · 281Median Agricultural Tractor