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Massey Ferguson 281XE

The Massey Ferguson 281XE is a utility tractor produced from 2001 to 2002. It features a Perkins 3.9L 4-cylinder diesel engine with an estimated 69 hp PTO power. The tractor offers an 8-speed transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears. It is available in 2WD and optional 4WD configurations with folding ROPS and optional canopy. The tractor has a rear type II hitch and a live rear PTO with optional independent operation at 540 rpm. It weighs approximately 5,800 lbs (2630 kg) and rides on 7.50x16 front tires and 18.4x30 rear tires. Front-end loaders such as the Massey-Ferguson 1040, 1060, and 1070 are compatible attachments. Serial numbers for the 281XE range from K01001 in 2001 to BL01001 in 2002.
Massey Ferguson 281XEtractorutility tractorPerkins engine3.9L diesel69 hp PTO8-speed transmission2WD4WDfront-end loadertractor specifications
Power75 hp
Founded1998 - 2000
Model281XE

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 281XE

Power

PTO (claimed):69 hp (51.5 kW)

Engine

Model:Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
Details:Perkins diesel 4-cylinder liquid-cooled
Displacement:236 ci (3.9 L)
Starter volts:12

Mechanical

ROPS:Folding ROPS. Canopy optional.
Drive:4x2 2WD, 4X4 MFWD 4WD (optional)

Production

Type:Utility tractor
Years made:2001 - 2002
Manufacturer:Massey Ferguson

Attachments

Front-end loader:Available

Transmission

Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:II

Serial Numbers

2001:K01001
2002:BL01001

Dimensions & Tires

Weight:5,800 lbs (2630 kg)
Rear tire:18.4x30
Front tire:7.50x16

Attachments details

1070 Loader:4875 lbs lift (full at pin) (2211 kg), 51° dump, 45 inches reach (dumped) (114 cm), 96 inches reach (ground) (243 cm), 47° rollback, 154 inches height (at pin) (391 cm), 121 inches clearance (dumped) (307 cm), 144 inches clearance (level) (365 cm), raise: 5.9s, dump: 6.2s, lower: 4.4s, rollback: 4.6s, Bucket width: 84 inches (213 cm)
Massey-Ferguson 1040 loader:3000 lbs lift (full at pin) (1360 kg), 3400 lbs breakout (at pin) (1542 kg), 42° dump, 25 inches reach (dumped) (63 cm), 63 inches reach (ground) (160 cm), 13° rollback, 106 inches height (at pin) (269 cm), 80 inches clearance (dumped) (203 cm), 98 inches clearance (level) (248 cm), raise: 3.5s, dump: 1.9s, lower: 2.3s, rollback: 1.2s, Bucket width: 72 inches (182 cm)
Massey-Ferguson 1060 loader:3850 lbs lift (full at pin) (1746 kg), 5690 lbs breakout (at pin) (2580 kg), 37° dump, 16.5 inches reach (dumped) (41 cm), 80 inches reach (ground) (203 cm), 27° rollback, 133 inches height (at pin) (337 cm), 109 inches clearance (dumped) (276 cm), 124 inches clearance (level) (314 cm), raise: 5.8s, dump: 5.7s, lower: 4.0s, rollback: 4.3s, Bucket width: 72 inches (182 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:live (two-stage clutch)
Rear PTO Type:540
Rear PTO (optional):independent

Related Models

Massey Ferguson 271XE

Model:271XE

Massey Ferguson 281

Model:281