Massey Ferguson 283
The Massey Ferguson 283 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 248 ci 4.1 L engine. The rated power output is 89 hp 66.4 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 5,432 lbs 2463 kg.
Engine Power
89 hp
66.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
21.7 gal
82.1 L
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
5,432 lbs
2463 kg
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Overview
 | 1985 - 1999
200 SeriesUtility tractor |
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1985 - 1999 | |
200 Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Utility tractor | |
Factories | Coventry, England |
Brazil | |
Original price | $21,000 (1997) |
Massey Ferguson 283 Engine | |
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Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Massey Ferguson 283 Transmission | |
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8-speed sliding gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Massey Ferguson 283 Power | |
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Engine | 89 hp
66.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 67 hp
50.0 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 21.7 gal
82.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 10.8 gal
40.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 10.8 gal
40.9 L |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | position and draft control |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live (two-stage clutch) |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 84.3 inches
214 cm |
Weight | 5,432 lbs
2463 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-30 |
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 | |
Loaders - Compact and Agricultural published in 1989, by Massey Ferguson | |
MF 200 Series published in 1994, by Massey Ferguson |
Engine
Engine Detail — 248 ci / 4.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Perkins A4.248 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 248 ci
4.1 L |
Power | 89 hp
66.4 kW |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 15.2 qts
14.4 L |
Transmission
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. | |
Dimensions
Massey Ferguson 283 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-16 |
Ag rear | 18.4-30 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 84.3 inches
214 cm |
Length | 145.6 inches
369 cm |
Width | 79.3 inches
201 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 99.5 inches
252 cm |
Weight | 5,432 lbs
2463 kg |
Ground clearance | 16.3 inches
41 cm |
Photos
Massey Ferguson 283.
Massey Ferguson 283.
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