Massey Ferguson 491 tractor specifications

2004 - 2006

2004 - 2006 400 SeriesUtility tractor

Series:

Series:481 ← 491 → 492593 ↓

2002 - 2006

Model year 2002-20042004-2006

400 Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	471 ←	481	→ 491
		583 ↓

Production

Production
Manufacturer:	Massey Ferguson
Type:	Utility tractor
Factory:	Brazil

Massey Ferguson 481 Power

Massey Ferguson 481 Power
Engine (gross):	80 hp 59.7 kW
PTO (claimed):	70 hp 52.2 kW
PTO (tested):	73.61 hp 54.9 kW
power test details ...

Massey Ferguson 481 Engine

Massey Ferguson 481 Engine
Perkins 4.4L 4-cyl diesel
ROPS Fuel tank:	17.4 gal 65.9 L
Cab Fuel tank:	29 gal 109.8 L
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
	4x4 MFWD 4WD
Final drives:	planetary
Steering:	power
Brakes:	independent hydraulic wet disc
Cab:	Flat-deck platform with two-post folding ROPS. Optional cab with air-conditioning.
Transmissions:	8-speed gear
	8-speed synchronized shuttle
	12-speed partially synchronized
Transmission details ...

Hydraulics

Hydraulics
Type:	open center
Valves:	2 or 3
Pump flow:	4.5 gpm 17.0 lpm (3-point)
	10 gpm 37.9 lpm (aux)
SCV flow:	14.5 gpm 54.9 lpm
Total flow:	22.5 gpm 85.2 lpm
Steering flow:	8.0 gpm 30.3 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	II
Control:	position control and top-link draft sensing
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):	3947 lbs 1790 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	live
	independent*Optional
Clutch:	dry disc (live)
	hydraulic wet disc (independent)
Rear RPM:	540
Engine RPM:	540@1790

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:	90.5 inches 229 cm
Weight:	5578 to 7519 pounds
Front tire:	9.5L-15F2
Rear tire:	16.9-30R1
Full dimensions and tires ...

Massey Ferguson 481 attachments

Massey Ferguson 481 attachments
front-end loader
Attachment details ...

481 Serial Numbers

481 Serial Numbers
Location:	Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor's dashboard.
photo of 481 serial number
2002:	BL00001
2003:	BM00001
2004:	BN00001
2005:	BP00001
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Electrical

Electrical
Ground:	negative
Battery volts:	12

Production

Production Manufacturer:Massey Ferguson
Type:Utility tractor
Factory:Brazil

Massey Ferguson 491 Power

Massey Ferguson 491 Power Engine (gross):89 hp
66.4 kW
PTO (claimed):77 hp
57.4 kW
PTO (tested):85.87 hp
64.0 kW
power test details ...

2004 - 2006

400 Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	481 ←	491	→ 492
		593 ↓

Nebraska Tractor Test 1851

Nebraska Tractor Test 1851
Diesel 12-speed 4WD May 25 - 26, 2005 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1851 file
PTO performance
Max power:	85.87 hp 64.0 kW
Fuel use:	5.2 gal/hour 19.7 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed:	78.81 hp 58.8 kW
Fuel use:	5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	84.16 hp 62.8 kW
Fuel use:	4.9 gal/hour 18.5 l/hour

Massey Ferguson 491 Engine

Massey Ferguson 491 Engine Perkins 4.4L 4-cyl diesel Fuel tank:29 gal
109.8 L
Engine details ...

2004 - 2006

400 Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	481 ←	491	→ 492
		593 ↓

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Perkins 1104C-44T
turbocharged diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical
Displacement:	268.6 ci 4.4 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.134x5.00 inches 105 x 127 mm
Emissions:	Tier II
Power (gross):	89 hp 66.4 kW
Air cleaner:	dual paper elements
Compression:	18.2:1
Rated RPM:	2200
Torque:	282 lb-ft 382.4 Nm
Torque RPM:	1200
Starter volts:	12

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Final drives:planetary
Steering:power
Brakes:independent hydraulic wet disc
Cab:Flat-deck platform with two-post folding ROPS. Optional cab with air-conditioning.
Transmission:12-speed partially synchronized
Transmission details ...

2004 - 2006

400 Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	481 ←	491	→ 492
		593 ↓

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	partially synchronized
Gears:	12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	330mm dry disc
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) with low/high ranges and an additional synchronized slow/fast range lever. Synchronized shifting between gears 2-3 and the slow/fast range.

Speeds

Speeds

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:open center
Valves:2 or 3
Pump flow:7.0 gpm
26.5 lpm (3-point)
10 gpm
37.9 lpm (aux)
SCV flow:17 gpm
64.3 lpm
Total flow:25 gpm
94.6 lpm
Steering flow:8.0 gpm
30.3 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:II
Control:position control and top-link draft sensing
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):4199 lbs
1904 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Clutch:hydraulic wet disc
Rear RPM:540/1000
Engine RPM:540@1900
1000@1900

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:93 inches
236 cm
Weight:6812 to 8025 pounds
Front tire:12.4-24
Rear tire:18.4-30
Full dimensions and tires ...

2004 - 2006

400 Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	481 ←	491	→ 492
		593 ↓

Massey Ferguson 491 Tires

Massey Ferguson 491 Tires
Ag front:	12.4-24
Ag rear:	18.4-30

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	93 inches 236 cm
Length:	155 inches 393 cm
Width:	80 inches 203 cm
Clearance (drawbar):	14.7 inches 37 cm

Massey Ferguson 491 Weight

Massey Ferguson 491 Weight
2WD ROPS Shipping:	6,812 lbs 3089 kg
4WD ROPS Shipping:	7,275 lbs 3299 kg
2WD Cab Shipping:	7,562 lbs 3430 kg
4WD Cab Shipping:	8,025 lbs 3640 kg
4WD ROPS Operating:	7,435 lbs 3372 kg

Massey Ferguson 491 Height

Massey Ferguson 491 Height
ROPS:	102.5 inches 260 cm
	79.4 inches 201 cm (folded)
Cab:	106 inches 269 cm
Exhaust:	108 inches 274 cm

Massey Ferguson 491 attachments

Massey Ferguson 491 attachments front-end loader Attachment details ...

2004 - 2006

400 Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	481 ←	491	→ 492
		593 ↓

Massey Ferguson 1065 Loader

Massey Ferguson 1065 Loader
Compatible with 2WD only.
Height (to pin):	129.7 inches 329 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	103.3 inches 262 cm
Dump reach:	28.5 inches 72 cm
Dump angle:	38°
Clearance, level bucket:	122.5 inches 311 cm
Reach at ground:	81 inches 205 cm
Rollback angle:	22°
Breakout force (at pin):	6354 lbs 2882 kg
Breakout force (bucket):	4509 lbs 2045 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	4197 lbs 1903 kg
Lift to full height (at 500mm):	2676 lbs 1213 kg
Lift to 1.5m (at pin):	4944 lbs 2242 kg
Bucket width:	72 inches 182 cm
	84 inches 213 cm

Massey Ferguson 1070 Loader

Massey Ferguson 1070 Loader
Height (to pin):	135 inches 342 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	98 inches 248 cm
Dump reach:	49 inches 124 cm
Dump angle:	55°
Clearance, level bucket:	124 inches 314 cm
Reach at ground:	96 inches 243 cm
Rollback angle:	48°
Breakout force (at pin):	5254 lbs 2383 kg
Breakout force (bucket):	3900 lbs 1769 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	4200 lbs 1905 kg
Lift to full height (at 500mm):	3100 lbs 1406 kg
Lift to 1.5m (at pin):	4973 lbs 2255 kg
Bucket width:	72 inches 182 cm
	84 inches 213 cm