Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 1030 vs Massey Ferguson 281XE

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 1030

Utility

power
26 hp
displacement
87 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 1030 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
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1030
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 281XE higher · +149 ci (+171%)
103087 ci
281XE236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1030 is in the 15th percentile; 281XE is in the 65th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 281XE higher · +1 (+33%)
10303
281XE4
Median Utility Tractor4

1030 is in the 23rd percentile; 281XE is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1030 higher · +4 (+50%)
103012
281XE8
Median Utility Tractor12

1030 is in the 50th percentile; 281XE is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 281XE higher · +3,402 lb (+142%)
10302,398 lb
281XE5,800 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1030 is in the 15th percentile; 281XE is in the 55th · 5,107 models

1030 (A)281XE (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 1030Massey Ferguson 281XEDifference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model1030281XE—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 1030Massey Ferguson 281XEDifference
ManufacturerToyoshaPerkins—
ModelMS142Not recorded—
Power Output26hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM2,500RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders34▲ 281XE+1 · +33%
Displacement87ci236ci▲ 281XE+149 ci · +171%
Bore3.2inNot recorded—
Stroke3.5inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 1030Massey Ferguson 281XEDifference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 1030Massey Ferguson 281XEDifference
Length105inNot recorded—
Width52.7inNot recorded—
Height57.1inNot recorded—
Operating Weight2,398lb5,800lb▲ 281XE+3,402 lb · +142%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 1030Massey Ferguson 281XEDifference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 1030Massey Ferguson 281XEDifference
TypeLiveNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 1030Massey Ferguson 281XEDifference
Hitch TypeCategory INot recorded—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII—
Hitch Capacity1,730lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 1030Massey Ferguson 281XEDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 1030Massey Ferguson 281XEDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 1030Massey Ferguson 281XEDifference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 1030Massey Ferguson 281XEDifference
TypeOpen operator station with two-post ROPS (optional)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 15th percentile (87 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 · 15th percentile (2,398 lb)B · 55th percentile (5,800 lb)
A · 1030B · 281XEMedian Utility Tractor
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