Aebi TT 281
Built: 2016 · Series: TT
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Aebi TT (Terratrac) – Swiss slope transporter from Burgdorf: TT 80 to TT 281, four-cylinder diesels rated 36–80 kW, low centre of gravity for steep terrain
Aebi's TT line is the Terratrac family from the Swiss maker in Burgdorf, specialised in transport work and light draft work in mountain and slope terrain. Aebi was founded in 1883 and developed the Terratrac concept as vehicles with a low centre of gravity, four-wheel drive and a swivelling driver's seat for work on steep slopes; the TT type designation stands for Terratrac, with the following number marking the model step. From the TT 80 as the smallest to the TT 281 as the most powerful model, the line covers a wide power range for grassland, transport and municipal work.
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The register lists 6 versions rated at 36 to 80 kW (49 to 109 hp) from four-cylinder diesel engines of 2,615 to 2,970 cm³, torque of 170 to 310 Nm at 2,600 to 2,700 rpm, kerb weights of 1,800 to 2,850 kg, and a length of 3,440 to 4,090 mm, a width of 1,880 to 2,110 mm and a height of 2,070 to 2,220 mm.
TT vehicles are mainly found in Switzerland, Austria and the mountain regions of southern Germany, where they work land too steep for conventional tractors; typical tasks are hay and grass harvesting, transport work and winter service with attachments. Competition comes chiefly from the Austrian makers Reform and Lindner.
On a used Terratrac, check the condition of the engine and drivetrain, the articulation bearing of the folding chassis, the hydraulic pump and cylinders, and the brakes and tyres; given slope use, it is worth carefully checking the frame and implement mounts for cracking. Aebi supplies spares through its own dealer network in Switzerland and Austria.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Aebi TT, Aebi (Hersteller, Burgdorf)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 109 hp (80 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,600 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,970 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,090 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,110 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,220 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,850 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | continuously variable hydrostatischcorrect |
| Front tyres | 425/55R17correct |
| Rear tyres | 425/55R17correct |
| Top speed | 40 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 14 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | Stabilcorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 28.1 kW/t (80 kW / 2.9 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 70% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Aebi TT 281 have?
The Aebi TT 281 delivers 109 hp.
How much does the Aebi TT 281 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,850 kg.
What engine does the Aebi TT 281 have?
4 cylinders, 2,970 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Aebi TT 281 go?
Top speed is 40 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Aebi TT 281?
4,090 mm × 2,110 mm × 2,220 mm.
When was the Aebi TT 281 built?
Production years: 2016.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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