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 McCormick Intl C80 Max
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McCormick IntlModel B
McCormick Intl C80 Max
Utility
- power
- 74 hp
- displacement
- 269 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 281
vs
McCormick IntlMcCormick Intl C80 Max
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ 281 higher · +1 hp (+1%)28175 hp
C80 Max74 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
281 is in the 23rd percentile; C80 Max is in the 22nd · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ C80 Max higher · +13 ci (+5%)281256 ci
C80 Max269 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
281 is in the 35th percentile; C80 Max is in the 39th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied2814
C80 Max4
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
281 is in the 31st percentile; C80 Max is in the 31st · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ C80 Max higher · +4 (+50%)2818
C80 Max12
Median Agricultural Tractor16
281 is in the 16th percentile; C80 Max is in the 33rd · 972 models
281 (A)C80 Max (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | McCormick Intl C80 Max | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | McCormick Intl | — |
| Model | 281 | C80 Max | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | McCormick Intl C80 Max | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | 1004.42 | 1104D-44 | — |
| Power Output | 75hp | 74hp | ▲ 281+1 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 1,400RPM | ▲ 281+800 RPM · +57% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 256ci | 269ci | ▲ C80 Max+13 ci · +5% |
| Bore | 4.1in | 4.1in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | McCormick Intl C80 Max | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear | Mechanical shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | McCormick Intl C80 Max | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 153in | 163in | ▲ C80 Max+10 in · +7% |
| Width | 79in | 76.6in | ▲ 281+2.4 in · +3% |
| Height | 99in | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | McCormick Intl C80 Max | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Tires
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | McCormick Intl C80 Max | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 12.4-24 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 16.9-30 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | McCormick Intl C80 Max | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category II | — |
| Hitch Category | II | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | McCormick Intl C80 Max | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | McCormick Intl C80 Max | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | 12V | Not recorded | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | McCormick Intl C80 Max | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.7gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | McCormick Intl C80 Max | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | ROPS/Cab | — |
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 · 39th percentile (269 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 31st percentile (4)B · 31st percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 16th percentile (8)B · 33rd percentile (12)
Length
median 173 inA · 29th percentile (153 in)B · 41st percentile (163 in)
A · 281B · C80 MaxMedian Agricultural Tractor