Massey Ferguson 481
The Massey Ferguson 481 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 258 ci 4.2 L engine. The rated power output is 75 hp 55.9 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 5750 to 6349 pounds.
Engine Power
75 hp
55.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
17.4 gal
65.9 L
Transmission
8 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
5750 to 6349 pounds
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Overview
![]() | 2002 - 2006
Model year 2002-20042004-2006
400 SeriesUtility tractor |
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2002 - 2006 | |
Model year 2002-20042004-2006 | |
400 Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO) |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Brazil | |
Massey Ferguson 481 Engine | |
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Perkins 4.2L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Massey Ferguson 481 Power | |
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Engine (net) | 75 hp
55.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 69 hp
51.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post foldable ROPS. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 17.4 gal
65.9 L |
Hydraulic system | 11.1 gal
42.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 11.1 gal
42.0 L |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Valves | 2 |
Pump flow | 11 gpm
41.6 lpm |
Steering press. | 1740 psi
120.0 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 4630 lbs
2100 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
independent OptOptional | |
Clutch | 254mm mechanical dry disc |
hydraulic wet disc *With independent PTO option. | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1908 (gear) |
540@1789 (shuttle) | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 90.2 inches
229 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 90 inches
228 cm |
Weight | 5750 to 6349 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
2WD Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 35 |
Battery CCA | 750 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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MF Loaders for Compact & Agricultural Tractors published in 2003, by Massey Ferguson | |
MF 400 Series Tractor published in 2003, by Massey Ferguson |
Engine
Engine Detail — 258 ci / 4.2 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Perkins 1004-4.2 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 258 ci
4.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.06x5.00 inches
103 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Tier I |
Power (net) | 75 hp
55.9 kW |
Air cleaner | dual dry element |
Pre-heating | thermostart |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 7.2 qts
6.8 L |
Coolant capacity | 15.4 qts
14.6 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed gear | |
8-speed partially synchronized |
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 305mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 44.4 qts
42.0 L |
Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. | |
Transmission — 8 forward and reverse partially synchronized
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Clutch | 305mm dry disc |
Four synchronized gears in two ranges with left-hand shuttle. | |
With 16.9x30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 15% faster than forward. | |
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Dimensions
Massey Ferguson 481 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 90.2 inches
229 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 90 inches
228 cm |
Length | 155 inches
393 cm |
Width | 80 inches*Minimum width.
203 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 103.1 inches
261 cm |
79.4 inches (folded)
201 cm | |
2WD Shipping weight | 5750 lbs
2608 kg |
4WD Shipping weight | 6349 lbs
2879 kg |
Clearance (drawbar) | 16.3 inches
41 cm |
2WD Front tread | 59.9 to 79.5 inches
152 to 201 cm |
4WD Front tread | 61 to 77 inches
154 to 195 cm |
Rear tread | 60.2 to 83.8 inches
152 to 212 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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