Massey Ferguson 481 4.50 star(s) (2)

Massey 481
Model Year: 2005

We have had some trouble with the 4 wheel drive unit but all in all we are happy with everything about the tractor. We use it to do brush work for other people. Use it to pull logs for our firewood business. Use it to hang beef to butcher for our beef business. Use it to cut, rake and bale 8000+ bales a year. It is a work horse and stands up mostly quite well.

Pros: Built mostly strong, is a worker. Puts up with most of what it is asked.
Cons: I wish they would come up with a better shift lever and a better joy stick for the bucket.

MF 481
Model Year: 2003

Good quality, no frills utility tractor.

Pros: Competatively priced. Heavy built. Perkins engine. Easy starting, even in cold weather.
Cons: Hood needs to be dissasembled for most maintenance work. Shuttle shift is stiff and a bit awkward.