Massey Ferguson 481

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 481 is a utility tractor that was part of the diversified lineup of Massey Ferguson tractors under the 400 series, manufactured from 2002 to 2006. Equipped with a Perkins 1004-4.2 four-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine, it produces 75 horsepower and is capable of operating at a rated RPM of 2200. The tractor features a partially synchronized gear transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears. It is designed with a power steering system and can be found in both 2WD and 4WD configurations. The tractor's chassis configuration, large displacement engine, and power indicate that it was designed for demanding tasks and suitable for a variety of farming applications. The 481 model has an operating weight range of 5750 pounds in its 2WD variant to 6349 pounds in its 4WD variant, suggesting a robust and solidly built machine.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 75

Transmission: Partially synchronized gear

Operating Weight: 5750 (2WD) or 6349 (4WD)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Massey Ferguson 481 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Average
Greater than 68% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Excellent
Greater than 97% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Perkins
Model
1004-4.2
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement (ci)
258
Bore (in)
4.06
Stroke (in)
5
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output (hp)
75

Transmission

Type
Partially synchronized gear
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
2
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
155
Width (in)
80
Height (in)
103.1 (ROPS)
Operating Weight (lb)
5750 (2WD) or 6349 (4WD)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
-
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD or 4WD
Drive Type
-
Steering Type
Power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
15.4
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
-
Manufacture - End Year
2006
Hitch Type
Three-Point Hitch Category II
Hitch Category
Category 2
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
-
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
Open Center