Massey Ferguson 4263

The Massey Ferguson 4263 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 365.2 ci 6.0 L engine. The rated power output is 100 hp 74.6 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 7624 to 9080 pounds.

Overview

	1997 - 1999 4200 SeriesUtility tractor
1997 - 1999
4200 Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Utility tractor
Built in Coventry, England
Original price was $35,600 in 1999

Massey Ferguson 4263 Engine
Perkins 6.0L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Massey Ferguson 4263 Power
Engine (net)	100 hp 74.6 kW
PTO (claimed)	90 hp 67.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)	78.3 hp 58.4 kW
PTO (tested)	94.9 hp 70.8 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	outboard planetary
Power steering
Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes
Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.

Capacity
Cab Fuel	38 gal 143.8 L
ROPS Fuel	34.3 gal 129.8 L
	16.4 gal (cab opt.) 62.1 L
	18.5 gal (ROPS opt.) 70.0 L
Hydraulic system	13.2 gal 50.0 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	13.2 gal 50.0 L
Pressure	3046 psi 210.0 bar
Valves	2 to 4
Pump flow	10.7 gpm 40.5 lpm
	17.9 gpmOptOptional 67.8 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Control	position and draft control
Rear lift (at ends)	5260 lbs 2385 kg
	6362 lbsOptOptional 2885 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@1902
	1000@2000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	103 inches 261 cm
Weight	7624 to 9080 pounds
Front tire	9.5L-15
Rear tire	18.4-30
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
ROPS Charging amps	45
Cab Charging amps	70
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	590
Battery volts	12

References
MF Loaders for Compact & Agricultural Tractors published in 2003, by Massey Ferguson
MF 4200 Series published in 1997, by Massey Ferguson
MF 4200 Series published in 2000, by Massey Ferguson
MF 4200 Series Tractors - MF 1000 Series Loaders Dealer Launch published in 1997, by Massey Ferguson
MF 4200 Series Specifications published in 1997, by Massey Ferguson

Engine

Engine Detail — 365.2 ci / 6.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Perkins 1006.60
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	365.2 ci 6.0 L
Bore/Stroke	3.937x5.00 inches 100 x 127 mm
Power (net)	100 hp 74.6 kW
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	17.3:1
Rated RPM	2200
Torque	286 lb-ft 387.8 Nm
Torque RPM	1200
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	14.3 qts 13.5 L
Coolant capacity	18.4 qts 17.4 L

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed nonsynchronized gear
12-speed partially synchronized
12-speed synchronized shuttle

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse nonsynchronized gear

Type	nonsynchronized gear
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Standard transmission on the ROPS-equipped 4233.

Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse partially synchronized

Type	partially synchronized
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse in two ranges (low/high) two a two-speed synchronized hi-lo shift for each gear. Standard transmission on the cab-equipped 4233.

Transmission — 12 forward and reverse synchronized shuttle

Type	synchronized shuttle
Gears	12 forward and reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 4263 Tires
Ag front	9.5L-15
Ag rear	18.4-30

Dimensions
Wheelbase	103 inches 261 cm
2WD Length	169 inches 429 cm
4WD Length	170 inches 431 cm
Width	79 inches (min) 200 cm
Ground clearance	14 inches 35 cm
Front axle	2WD
Front axle	2WD LoProfile
Front axle	2WD Wide Row-Crop
Front axle	4WD
Flange rear axle
2WD Front tread	54 to 78 inches 137 to 198 cm
4WD Front tread	55 to 75 inches 139 to 190 cm
Rear tread	60 to 84 inches 152 to 213 cm

Massey Ferguson 4263 Weight
	7624 lbs (2WD ROPS) 3458 kg
	8444 lbs (2WD Cab) 3830 kg
	8175 lbs (4WD ROPS) 3708 kg
	8995 lbs (4WD Cab) 4080 kg
Operating	9,080 lbs 4118 kg
Max rear axle	10000 lbs 4536 kg

Massey Ferguson 4263 Height
Steering wheel	75 inches 190 cm
	69 inches (LoProfile) 175 cm
ROPS	105 inches 266 cm
Height (Folded ROPS)	82 inches 208 cm
Cab	106 inches 269 cm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1731
Diesel 12-speed 4WD August 1 - September 1, 1997 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1731 file
PTO performance
Max power	94.9 hp 70.8 kW
Fuel use	5.8 gal/hour 22.0 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	94.4 hp 70.4 kW
Fuel use	5.8 gal/hour 22.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	92.7 hp 69.1 kW
Fuel use	5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	78.3 hp 58.4 kW
Fuel use	5.8 gal/hour 22.0 l/hour
Gear 2M used for power test.
Max pull	9420 lbs 4272 kg
Gear 2L used for pull test.

Photos

Massey Ferguson 4263 tractor photo