Massey Ferguson 253
The Massey Ferguson 253 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 152 ci 2.5 L engine. The rated power output is 57 hp 42.5 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and reverse. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 4020 to 4735 pounds.
Engine Power
57 hp
42.5 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
12.6 gal
47.7 L
Transmission
8 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
4020 to 4735 pounds
Massey Ferguson 253 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1988 - 1998
200 SeriesUtility tractor |
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1988 - 1998 | |
200 Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Utility tractor | |
Original price | $20600 (1997) |
Massey Ferguson 253 Engine | |
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Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Massey Ferguson 253 Power | |
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Engine | 57 hp
42.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 48 hp
35.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD |
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional) | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 12.6 gal
47.7 L |
Hydraulic system | 11.4 gal
43.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open |
Capacity | 11.4 gal
43.1 L |
Pump flow | 4.2 gpm
15.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift | 2,621 lbs
1188 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live (two-stage clutch) |
independent (4WD) | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 76.1 inches
193 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 77 inches
195 cm |
Weight | 4020 to 4735 pounds |
Front tire | 6.50-16 |
Rear tire | 13.6-28 (2WD) |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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 | |
Loaders - Compact and Agricultural published in 1989, by Massey Ferguson | |
MF 200 Series published in 1994, by Massey Ferguson |
Engine
Engine Detail — 152 ci / 2.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Perkins AT3.152.4 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 152 ci
2.5 L |
Power | 57 hp
42.5 kW |
Air cleaner | dual dry element |
Rated RPM | 2250 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 10.8 qts
10.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed sliding gear | |
8-speed synchronized manual shuttle |
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse sliding gear
Type | sliding gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears. | |
Transmission — 8 forward and reverse synchronized manual shuttle
Type | synchronized manual shuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Massey Ferguson 253 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-28 (2WD) |
Front: 280/80R-20. Rear: 14.9-28 (4WD) | |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 76.1 inches
193 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 77 inches
195 cm |
2WD Length | 125.5 inches
318 cm |
4WD Length | 128 inches
325 cm |
2WD Width | 70 inches
177 cm |
4WD Width | 73.3 inches
186 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 87 inches
220 cm |
2WD Weight | 4,020 lbs
1823 kg |
4WD Weight | 4,735 lbs
2147 kg |
2WD Ground clearance | 9.8 inches
24 cm |
4WD Ground clearance | 11.5 inches
29 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Massey Ferguson 253
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