Massey Ferguson 253 Specs ( 1988-1998 )

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Production

Description Utility tractor
Manufacturer Massey Ferguson
Original price $20600 (1997)

Engine

Engine type Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
Air cleaner dual dry element
Coolant capacity 10.8 qts (10.2 L)
Description Perkins AT3.152.4 / turbocharged diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 152 ci (2.5 L)
Power 57 hp (42.5 kW)
Rated RPM 2250
Starter volts 12
PTO (claimed) 48 hp (35.8 kW)

Transmission

Description Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears.
Gears 8 forward and 2 reverse / 8 forward and reverse
Type sliding gear / synchronized manual shuttle
Transmission type 8-speed sliding gear / 8-speed synchronized manual shuttle
Transmission type 8-speed sliding gear / 8-speed synchronized manual shuttle

Mechanical

Description Wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS.
Drive 4x2 2WD
Steering hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel 12.6 gal (47.7 L)
Hydraulic system 11.4 gal (43.1 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 11.4 gal (43.1 L)
Pump flow 4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm)
Type open

Hitch

Control position and draft control
Rear lift 2,621 lbs (1188 kg)
Rear Type II

PTO

Rear PTO live (two-stage clutch)
Rear PTO Type 540

Electrical

Battery volts 12
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Ground clearance 9.8 inches (24 cm)
2WD Length 125.5 inches (318 cm)
2WD Weight 4,020 lbs (1823 kg)
2WD Wheelbase 76.1 inches (193 cm)
2WD Width 70 inches (177 cm)
4WD Ground clearance 11.5 inches (29 cm)
4WD Length 128 inches (325 cm)
4WD Weight 4,735 lbs (2147 kg)
4WD Wheelbase 77 inches (195 cm)
4WD Width 73.3 inches (186 cm)
Height (ROPS) 87 inches (220 cm)
2WD Wheelbase 76.1 inches (193 cm)
4WD Wheelbase 77 inches (195 cm)
Front tire 6.50-16
Rear tire 13.6-28 (2WD)
Weight 4020 to 4735 pounds
Standard tires (ag) Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-28 (2WD)

253 Serial Numbers

1988 N01001
1989 P01001
1990 R01001
1991 S01001
1992 A01001
1993 B01001
1994 C01001
1995 D01001
1996 E01001
1997 F01001
1998 G01001
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location: Data plate on tractor's instrument panel

Massey Ferguson 253 attachments

Description front-end loader

References

Description Loaders - Compact and Agricultural published in 1989, by Massey Ferguson / MF 200 Series published in 1994, by Massey Ferguson