Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 281
Agricultural
- power
- 75 hp
- displacement
- 256 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Agricultural
Massey Ferguson 281 vs Massey Ferguson 294C
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 294C
Crawler
- power
- 74 hp
- displacement
- 248 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 281
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 294C
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ 281 higher · +1 hp (+1%)28175 hp
294C74 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
281 is in the 23rd percentile; 294C is in the 22nd · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 281 higher · +8 ci (+3%)281256 ci
294C248 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
281 is in the 35th percentile; 294C is in the 29th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied2814
294C4
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
281 is in the 31st percentile; 294C is in the 31st · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied2818
294C8
Median Agricultural Tractor16
281 is in the 16th percentile; 294C is in the 16th · 972 models
281 (A)294C (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | Massey Ferguson 294C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 281 | 294C | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Crawler, Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | Massey Ferguson 294C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | 1004.42 | A4.248 | — |
| Power Output | 75hp | 74hp | ▲ 281+1 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 281+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 256ci | 248ci | ▲ 281+8 ci · +3% |
| Bore | 4.1in | 4in | ▲ 281+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | Massey Ferguson 294C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | Massey Ferguson 294C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 153in | 122in | ▲ 281+31 in · +25% |
| Width | 79in | 67.9in | ▲ 281+11.1 in · +16% |
| Height | 99in | 83.5in | ▲ 281+15.5 in · +19% |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 8,633lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | Massey Ferguson 294C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Mechanical Dry Clutches | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | Massey Ferguson 294C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II | Category 2 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | Massey Ferguson 294C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | Crawler | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Mechanical Dry Clutches | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | Massey Ferguson 294C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | 12V | Not recorded | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | Massey Ferguson 294C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.7gal | 4gal | ▲ 294C+0.3 gal · +8% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 23rd percentile (75 hp)B · 22nd percentile (74 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 35th percentile (256 ci)B · 29th percentile (248 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 31st percentile (4)B · 31st percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 16th percentile (8)B · 16th percentile (8)
Length
median 173 inA · 29th percentile (153 in)B · 7th percentile (122 in)
A · 281B · 294CMedian Agricultural Tractor