Massey Ferguson 583

The Massey Ferguson 583 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 268.6 ci 4.4 L engine. The rated power output is 80 hp 59.7 kW. Transmission: partial synch. Operating weight: 5578 to 7319 pounds.

Overview

	2006 - 2010 500 SeriesUtility tractor
2006 - 2010
500 Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Utility tractor
Built in Brazil

Variants
583LP	low-profile

Massey Ferguson 583 Engine
Perkins 4.4L 4-cyl diesel
ROPS Fuel tank	26.4 gal 99.9 L
Cab Fuel tank	27.7 gal 104.8 L
Engine details ...

Massey Ferguson 583 Power
Engine (gross)	80 hp 59.7 kW
PTO (claimed)	70 hp 52.2 kW
PTO (tested)	73.61 hp 54.9 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	planetary
Steering	hydrostatic power
Wet disc brakes
Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-condtioning.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Valves	2 or 3
Pump flow	14.5 gpm 54.9 lpm
Total flow	22.5 gpm 85.2 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	3,947 lbs 1790 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	live
	independent (optional, standard with cab)
Rear PTO Type	540

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	90.2 inches 229 cm
Weight	5578 to 7319 pounds
Front tire	9.5L-15
Rear tire	16.9-30
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Engine

Engine Detail — 268.6 ci / 4.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Perkins 1104C-44
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	268.6 ci 4.4 L
Bore/Stroke	4.134x5.00 inches 105 x 127 mm
Power (gross)	80 hp 59.7 kW
Compression	18.2:1
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed
12-speed

Transmission — gear

Transmission	gear
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	305mm dry disc

Transmission — shuttle

Transmission	shuttle
Gears	8 forward and reverse

Transmission — partial synch

Transmission	partial synch
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 583 Tires
Ag front	9.5L-15
Ag rear	16.9-30

Dimensions
Wheelbase	90.2 inches 229 cm
Length	141.3 inches (2WD) 358 cm
	137.8 inches (2WD LP) 350 cm
	141.1 inches (4WD) 358 cm
	135.2 inches (4WD LP) 343 cm
Width	79.1 inches 200 cm
	78.5 inches (LP) 199 cm
Ground clearance	14.8 inches 37 cm
	11 inches (LP) 27 cm

Massey Ferguson 583 Weight
2WD ROPS Shipping	5578 lbs 2530 kg
4WD ROPS Shipping	6305 lbs 2859 kg
2WD cab Shipping	6592 lbs 2990 kg
4WD cab Shipping	7319 lbs 3319 kg
2WD ROPS Operating	6000 lbs 2721 kg

Massey Ferguson 583 Height
	102.4 inches (ROPS) 260 cm
	105.1 inches (cab) 266 cm
	97.8 inches (LP) 248 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1865
Diesel 8-speed shuttle 2WD November 1 - 3, 2005 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1865 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	73.61 hp 54.9 kW
Fuel use	4.9 gal/hour 18.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	67.07 hp 50.0 kW
Fuel use	4.3 gal/hour 16.3 l/hour

Photos

Massey Ferguson 583