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Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 274
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 236 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 274 vs Massey Ferguson 281XE
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 281XE
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 236 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 274
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 281XE
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied274236 ci
281XE236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
274 is in the 65th percentile; 281XE is in the 65th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied2744
281XE4
Median Utility Tractor4
274 is in the 50th percentile; 281XE is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 274 higher · +4 (+50%)27412
281XE8
Median Utility Tractor12
274 is in the 50th percentile; 281XE is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
Operating Weight
▲ 274 higher · +185 lb (+3%)2745,985 lb
281XE5,800 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
274 is in the 56th percentile; 281XE is in the 55th · 5,107 models
274 (A)281XE (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 274 | Massey Ferguson 281XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 274 | 281XE | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 274 | Massey Ferguson 281XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | A4.236 | Not recorded | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 236ci | 236ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.9in | Not recorded | — |
| Stroke | 5in | Not recorded | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 274 | Massey Ferguson 281XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchromesh | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 274 | Massey Ferguson 281XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 5,985lb | 5,800lb | ▲ 274+185 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 274 | Massey Ferguson 281XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Tires
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 274 | Massey Ferguson 281XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 11.2-24 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 16.9-30 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 274 | Massey Ferguson 281XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category II | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | II | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 274 | Massey Ferguson 281XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 274 | Massey Ferguson 281XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 65th percentile (236 ci)B · 65th percentile (236 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 56th percentile (5,985 lb)B · 55th percentile (5,800 lb)
A · 274B · 281XEMedian Utility Tractor