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 VF80
McCormick IntlModel B
McCormick Intl VF80
Agricultural
- power
- 78 hp
- displacement
- 258 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 24
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 281
vs
McCormick IntlMcCormick Intl VF80
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ VF80 higher · +3 hp (+4%)28175 hp
VF8078 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
281 is in the 23rd percentile; VF80 is in the 24th · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ VF80 higher · +2 ci (<1%)281256 ci
VF80258 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
281 is in the 35th percentile; VF80 is in the 35th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied2814
VF804
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
281 is in the 31st percentile; VF80 is in the 31st · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ VF80 higher · +16 (+200%)2818
VF8024
Median Agricultural Tractor16
281 is in the 16th percentile; VF80 is in the 81st · 972 models
281 (A)VF80 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | McCormick Intl VF80 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | McCormick Intl | — |
| Model | 281 | VF80 | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Agricultural | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | McCormick Intl VF80 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | McCormick Intl | — |
| Model | 1004.42 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 75hp | 78hp | ▲ VF80+3 hp · +4% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 256ci | 258ci | ▲ VF80+2 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 4.1in | 4.1in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | McCormick Intl VF80 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | McCormick Intl VF80 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 153in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 79in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 99in | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | McCormick Intl VF80 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | McCormick Intl VF80 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | 12V | Not recorded | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 281 | McCormick Intl VF80 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.7gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 23rd percentile (75 hp)B · 24th percentile (78 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 35th percentile (256 ci)B · 35th percentile (258 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 31st percentile (4)B · 31st percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 16th percentile (8)B · 81st percentile (24)
A · 281B · VF80Median Agricultural Tractor