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 384S
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 384S
Agricultural
- power
- 72 hp
- displacement
- 236 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 24
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 281
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 384S
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ 281 higher · +3 hp (+4%)28175 hp
384S72 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
281 is in the 23rd percentile; 384S is in the 21st · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 281 higher · +20 ci (+8%)281256 ci
384S236 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
281 is in the 35th percentile; 384S is in the 23rd · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied2814
384S4
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
281 is in the 31st percentile; 384S is in the 31st · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ 384S higher · +16 (+200%)2818
384S24
Median Agricultural Tractor16
281 is in the 16th percentile; 384S is in the 81st · 972 models
281 (A)384S (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | Massey Ferguson 384S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 281 | 384S | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Agricultural, Orchard/Vineyard | — |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | Massey Ferguson 384S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | 1004.42 | A4.236 | — |
| Power Output | 75hp | 72hp | ▲ 281+3 hp · +4% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 256ci | 236ci | ▲ 281+20 ci · +8% |
| Bore | 4.1in | 3.9in | ▲ 281+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | Massey Ferguson 384S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear | Synchro, Shuttle, Creeper | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | Massey Ferguson 384S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 153in | 136in | ▲ 281+17 in · +13% |
| Width | 79in | 53.5in | ▲ 281+25.5 in · +48% |
| Height | 99in | 89in | ▲ 281+10 in · +11% |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 5,181lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | Massey Ferguson 384S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | Massey Ferguson 384S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | Massey Ferguson 384S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | Massey Ferguson 384S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | 12V | 12V | Same |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | Massey Ferguson 384S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.7gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 23rd percentile (75 hp)B · 21st percentile (72 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 35th percentile (256 ci)B · 23rd percentile (236 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 31st percentile (4)B · 31st percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 16th percentile (8)B · 81st percentile (24)
Length
median 173 inA · 29th percentile (153 in)B · 17th percentile (136 in)
A · 281B · 384SMedian Agricultural Tractor