The Massey Ferguson 282 is a utility tractor built for farm work. It has a Perkins A4.248 diesel engine with four cylinders and direct injection. The engine is liquid-cooled and has a displacement of 248 cubic inches, which is above average for tractors. It runs at 2000 rpm, which is lower than most tractors.
This tractor has a gear transmission with 8 forward gears and 2 reverse gears. It weighs 5292 pounds, which is about average for its class. The Massey Ferguson 282 is 156 inches long and 82.5 inches wide. It has agricultural tires on both front and back. The tractor has an open operator station and uses a 12-volt electric starter. It comes with a rear Type II/I hitch and an open center hydraulic system, making it versatile for different farm tasks.