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 listed engine power is Diesel (net): 100 hp / 74.6 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 7624 to 9080 pounds.

Engine Power

Diesel (net): 100 hp / 74.6 kW

Fuel & Capacities

38 gal 143.8 L

Transmission

12 forward and reverse

Operating Weight

7624 to 9080 pounds

Overview

	1997 - 1999 4200 SeriesUtility tractor 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

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Massey Ferguson 4263 based on its 100 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm)	Heavy Duty	Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼	Heavy Duty	Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机	Commercial / Field Scale	Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage	10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙	Heavy Duty	Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机	Heavy Duty	High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP.

Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Massey Ferguson 4263.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.3 hrs

Approximately 7.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (38 gal / 143.8 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.2 gal/hr (19.7 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)

Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty

Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)

Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)

Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix

Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze

Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours