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Massey Ferguson 1020 vs Massey Ferguson 281XE

Massey Ferguson 1020 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 1020

Utility

power
21 hp
displacement
68.7 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 1020 specs
Massey Ferguson 281XE Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 281XE

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 281XE specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 281XE higher · +167 ci (+244%)
102068.7 ci
281XE236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1020 is in the 9th percentile; 281XE is in the 65th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 281XE higher · +1 (+33%)
10203
281XE4
Median Utility Tractor4

1020 is in the 23rd percentile; 281XE is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1020 higher · +4 (+50%)
102012
281XE8
Median Utility Tractor12

1020 is in the 50th percentile; 281XE is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 281XE higher · +3,904 lb (+206%)
10201,896 lb
281XE5,800 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1020 is in the 10th percentile; 281XE is in the 55th · 5,107 models

1020 (A)281XE (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 1020Massey Ferguson 281XEDifference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model1020281XE—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 1020Massey Ferguson 281XEDifference
ManufacturerToyoshaPerkins—
ModelCS112Not recorded—
Power Output21hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM2,350RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders34▲ 281XE+1 · +33%
Displacement68.7ci236ci▲ 281XE+167 ci · +244%
Bore3inNot recorded—
Stroke3.4inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 1020Massey Ferguson 281XEDifference
TypeGearManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 1020Massey Ferguson 281XEDifference
Length94.5inNot recorded—
Width45.3inNot recorded—
Height52.8inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,896lb5,800lb▲ 281XE+3,904 lb · +206%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 1020Massey Ferguson 281XEDifference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 1020Massey Ferguson 281XEDifference
TypeTransmissionNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 1020Massey Ferguson 281XEDifference
Front Tire Size4.00x12Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size8.3x24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 1020Massey Ferguson 281XEDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII—
Hitch Capacity1,544lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 1020Massey Ferguson 281XEDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical drumNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 1020Massey Ferguson 281XEDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 1020Massey Ferguson 281XEDifference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 1020Massey Ferguson 281XEDifference
TypeOpen with two-post ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 9th percentile (68.7 ci)B · 65th percentile (236 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 10th percentile (1,896 lb)B · 55th percentile (5,800 lb)
A · 1020B · 281XEMedian Utility Tractor
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