Massey Ferguson 383
The Massey Ferguson 383 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 248 ci 4.1 L engine. The rated power output is 76 hp 56.7 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 6098 lbs 2766 kg.
Engine Power
76 hp
56.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
28.5 gal
107.9 L
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
6098 lbs
2766 kg
Massey Ferguson 383 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1987 - 1997
Model year 1987-19881989-1997
300 SeriesUtility tractor |
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1987 - 1997 | |
Model year 1987-19881989-1997 | |
300 Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Coventry, England | |
Original price was $18,000 in 1988 | |
Massey Ferguson 383 Engine | |
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Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 28.5 gal
107.9 L |
Engine details ... | |
Massey Ferguson 383 Transmission | |
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8-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Massey Ferguson 383 Power | |
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Engine | 76 hp
56.7 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 69 hp
51.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 3000 psi
206.8 bar |
Pump flow | 9.5 gpm (aux pump)
36.0 lpm |
4.4 gpm (hitch)
16.7 lpm | |
Total flow | 13.9 gpm
52.6 lpm |
16.8 gpmOptOptional
63.6 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 5410 lbs*Capacity with links horizontal
2453 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 84.1 inches
213 cm |
Weight | 6098 lbs
2766 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4/15-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 45 |
Battery CCA | 420 (2x) |
540 (1x) | |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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300 published in 1986, by Massey Ferguson | |
300 Series Tractors Data Book published in 1992, by Massey Ferguson | |
M-F 300 Series Tractor Workshop Manual (1449 244M1) published in 1991 |
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 |
Bore/Stroke | 3.975x5.00 inches
101 x 127 mm |
Power | 76 hp
56.7 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dual dry element |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Idle RPM | 750-2380 |
Torque | 206 lb-ft
279.3 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 7.9 qts
7.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 16 qts
15.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Dimensions
Massey Ferguson 383 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 18.4/15-30 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 84.1 inches
213 cm |
Length | 144.4 inches
366 cm |
Width | 78.8 inches
200 cm |
Weight | 6098 lbs
2766 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 20.9 inches
53 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 14 inches
35 cm |
Massey Ferguson 383 Height | |
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Steering wheel | 70.1 inches
178 cm |
ROPS | 99.4 inches
252 cm |
Exhaust | 97.8 inches
248 cm |
Photos
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