Massey Ferguson 263
The Massey Ferguson 263 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 165 ci 2.7 L engine. The rated power output is 60 hp 44.7 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 4915 to 5315 pounds.
Engine Power
60 hp
44.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
12.6 gal
47.7 L
Transmission
8 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
4915 to 5315 pounds
Massey Ferguson 263 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1998 - 1999
200 Three SeriesUtility tractor |
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1998 - 1999 | |
200 Three Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Coventry, England | |
Original price was $25,000 in 1999 | |
Massey Ferguson 263 Engine | |
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Perkins 2.7L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Massey Ferguson 263 Power | |
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Engine (net) | 60 hp
44.7 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 53 hp
39.5 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 42.4 hp
31.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 53.0 hp
39.5 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Independent mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Two-post folding 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 center |
Capacity | 11.4 gal
43.1 L |
Pressure | 2610 psi
180.0 bar |
Valves | 2 |
Pump flow | 9.5 gpm
36.0 lpm |
13.9 gpmOptOptional
52.6 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 3500 lbs
1587 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2621 lbs
1188 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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2WD Rear PTO | live |
4WD Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Engine RPM | 540@1789 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 77 inches
195 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 76 inches
193 cm |
Weight | 4915 to 5315 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
2WD Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 45 |
Battery CCA | 420 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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MF Loaders for Compact & Agricultural Tractors published in 2003, by Massey Ferguson | |
MF 263-2/4WD Tractor published in 1998, by Massey Ferguson |
Engine
Engine Detail — 165 ci / 2.7 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Perkins 903.27T |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 165 ci
2.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.74x5.00 inches
95 x 127 mm |
Power (net) | 60 hp
44.7 kW |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Pre-heating | thermostart |
Compression | 17.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 2250 |
Torque | 145 lb-ft
196.6 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 7.2 qts
6.8 L |
Coolant capacity | 10.8 qts
10.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed sliding gear | |
8-speed synchro shuttle |
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse sliding gear
Type | sliding gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high) | |
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Transmission — 8 forward and reverse synchro shuttle
Type | synchro shuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with synchronized shuttle shifting. | |
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Dimensions
Massey Ferguson 263 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 260/80R-20. Rear: 14.9-28 |
2WD Ag front | 9.00-10 |
2WD Ag front | 9.5L-15 |
2WD Ag front | 11L-15 |
2WD Ag front | 6.5-16 |
2WD Ag rear | 18.4-16.1 |
2WD Ag rear | 14.9-24 |
2WD Ag rear | 14.9-28 |
4WD Lawn/turf front | 10.5/80-18 |
4WD Lawn/turf rear | 14.9-24 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 77 inches
195 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 76 inches
193 cm |
2WD Length | 132 inches
335 cm |
4WD Length | 134 inches
340 cm |
Width | 71.5 inches
181 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 74.5 inches
189 cm |
Height (Folded ROPS) | 72.5 inches
184 cm |
Ground clearance | 13.5 inches
34 cm |
2WD Front tread | 48 to 72 inches
121 to 182 cm |
4WD Front tread | 51.4 to 63.6 inches
130 to 161 cm |
2WD Rear tread | 56 to 84 inches
142 to 213 cm |
4WD Rear tread | 56 to 72 inches
142 to 182 cm |
Massey Ferguson 263 Weight | |
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2WD | 4915 lbs
2229 kg |
4WD | 5315 lbs
2410 kg |
4WD Operating | 5110 lbs
2317 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1850 | |
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Diesel 8-speed shuttle 4WD
May 1 - June 1, 1999
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1850 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 53.0 hp
39.5 kW |
Fuel use | 3.6 gal/hour
13.6 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 49.2 hp
36.7 kW |
Fuel use | 3.0 gal/hour
11.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 42.4 hp
31.6 kW |
Fuel use | 3.5 gal/hour
13.2 l/hour |
Gear 5 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4520 lbs
2050 kg |
Gear 3L used for pull test. | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Massey Ferguson 232 loader | |
Massey Ferguson 1032 loader | |
The model 232 loader was compatible with the Massey Ferguson 243 with two-wheel drive. The model 1032 loader was compatible with four-wheel drive. |
Photos
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