Head to head · Utility
Ford 5000 vs Massey Ferguson 281
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 281
Agricultural
- power
- 75 hp
- displacement
- 256 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
FordFord 5000
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 281
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 281 higher · +5.9 hp (+9%)500069.1 hp
28175 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
5000 is in the 62nd percentile; 281 is in the 68th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 281 higher · +23 ci (+10%)5000233 ci
281256 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
5000 is in the 63rd percentile; 281 is in the 73rd · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied50004
2814
Median Utility Tractor4
5000 is in the 50th percentile; 281 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied50008
2818
Median Utility Tractor12
5000 is in the 23rd percentile; 281 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
5000 (A)281 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 5000 | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 5000 | 281 | — |
| Category | Utility | Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 5000 | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Perkins | — |
| Model | Not recorded | 1004.42 | — |
| Power Output | 69.1hp | 75hp | ▲ 281+5.9 hp · +9% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 281+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 233ci | 256ci | ▲ 281+23 ci · +10% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.1in | ▲ 5000+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 4.2in | 5in | ▲ 281+0.8 in · +19% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 5000 | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear | Sliding gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 5000 | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 153in | — |
| Width | 68.1in | 79in | ▲ 281+10.9 in · +16% |
| Height | 63.4in | 99in | ▲ 281+35.6 in · +56% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 5000 | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 5000 | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 5000 | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 5000 | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Differential mechanical wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 5000 | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | Not recorded | 12V | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 5000 | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.8gal | 3.7gal | ▲ 5000+0.1 gal · +3% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 5000 | Massey Ferguson 281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 62nd percentile (69.1 hp)B · 68th percentile (75 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 63rd percentile (233 ci)B · 73rd percentile (256 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Width
median 66 inA · 55th percentile (68.1 in)B · 79th percentile (79 in)
A · 5000B · 281Median Utility Tractor