Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 461 vs Massey Ferguson 481

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 461

Utility

power
75 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 461 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 481

Utility

power
75 hp
displacement
258 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 481 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 461
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
46175 hp
48175 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

461 is in the 68th percentile; 481 is in the 68th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 481 higher · +57 ci (+28%)
461201 ci
481258 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

461 is in the 55th percentile; 481 is in the 73rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 481 higher · +1 (+33%)
4613
4814
Median Utility Tractor4

461 is in the 23rd percentile; 481 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
4618
4818
Median Utility Tractor12

461 is in the 23rd percentile; 481 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

461 (A)481 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 461Massey Ferguson 481Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model461481—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 461Massey Ferguson 481Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
Model1103C-33T1004-4.2—
Power Output75hp75hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded2,200RPM—
Cylinders34▲ 481+1 · +33%
Displacement201ci258ci▲ 481+57 ci · +28%
Bore4.1in4.1inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 461Massey Ferguson 481Difference
TypeSynchronized shuttlePartially synchronized gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 461Massey Ferguson 481Difference
Length127in155in▲ 481+28 in · +22%
Width66.5in80in▲ 481+13.5 in · +20%
Height92.1in103in▲ 481+10.9 in · +12%
Operating Weight4,962lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 461Massey Ferguson 481Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 461Massey Ferguson 481Difference
TypeIndependent with hydraulic wet disc clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 461Massey Ferguson 481Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point Hitch Category II—
Hitch CategoryII/ICategory 2—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,710lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 461Massey Ferguson 481Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 461Massey Ferguson 481Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 461Massey Ferguson 481Difference
CoolantNot recorded3.9gal—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 461Massey Ferguson 481Difference
TypeFlat-deck platform with two-post folding ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 68th percentile (75 hp)B · 68th percentile (75 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 55th percentile (201 ci)B · 73rd percentile (258 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Length

median 137 in
A · 37th percentile (127 in)B · 71st percentile (155 in)
A · 461B · 481Median Utility Tractor
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