Massey Ferguson 263 Specs ( 1998-1999 )
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Coventry, England / Original price was $25,000 in 1999 |
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| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 2.7L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.74x5.00 inches (95 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 17.3:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 10.8 qts (10.2 L) |
| Description | Perkins 903.27T / turbocharged diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 165 ci (2.7 L) |
| Oil capacity | 7.2 qts (6.8 L) |
| Power (net) | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
| Pre-heating | thermostart |
| Rated RPM | 2250 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 145 lb-ft (196.6 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 42.4 hp (31.6 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 53 hp (39.5 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 53.0 hp (39.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc / dry disc |
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| Description | Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high) / Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with synchronized shuttle shifting. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 8 forward and reverse |
| Type | sliding gear / synchro shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed sliding gear / 8-speed synchro shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed sliding gear / 8-speed synchro shuttle |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Independent mechanical wet disc brakes / Two-post folding ROPS. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 12.6 gal (47.7 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 11.4 gal (43.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 11.4 gal (43.1 L) |
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| Pressure | 2610 psi (180.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 9.5 gpm (36.0 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2621 lbs (1188 kg) |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 3500 lbs (1587 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| 2WD Rear PTO | live |
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| 4WD Rear PTO | independent |
| Engine RPM | 540@1789 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 420 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 45 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 48 to 72 inches (121 to 182 cm) |
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| 2WD Length | 132 inches (335 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tread | 56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 77 inches (195 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 51.4 to 63.6 inches (130 to 161 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 134 inches (340 cm) |
| 4WD Rear tread | 56 to 72 inches (142 to 182 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 13.5 inches (34 cm) |
| Height (Folded ROPS) | 72.5 inches (184 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 74.5 inches (189 cm) |
| Width | 71.5 inches (181 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 77 inches (195 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Weight | 4915 to 5315 pounds |
| 2WD Ag front | 9.00-10 / 9.5L-15 / 11L-15 / 6.5-16 |
| 2WD Ag rear | 18.4-16.1 / 14.9-24 / 14.9-28 |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28 |
| 4WD Lawn/turf front | 10.5/80-18 |
| 4WD Lawn/turf rear | 14.9-24 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 260/80R-20. Rear: 14.9-28 |
263 Serial Numbers
| Location: | Serial number plate on the right side of the instrument panel. |
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Massey Ferguson 263 Weight
| 2WD | 4915 lbs (2229 kg) |
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| 4WD | 5315 lbs (2410 kg) |
| 4WD Operating | 5110 lbs (2317 kg) |
Massey Ferguson 263 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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OCED Tractor Test 1850
| Description | Diesel 8-speed shuttle 4WDMay 1 - June 1, 1999Link: OCED Tractor Test 1850 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5 used for power test. / Gear 3L used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.6 gal/hour (13.6 l/hour) / 3.0 gal/hour (11.4 l/hour) / 3.5 gal/hour (13.2 l/hour) |
| Max power | 42.4 hp (31.6 kW) |
| Max pull | 4520 lbs (2050 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 53.0 hp (39.5 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 49.2 hp (36.7 kW) |
References
| Description | MF Loaders for Compact & Agricultural Tractors published in 2003, by Massey Ferguson / MF 263-2/4WD Tractor published in 1998, by Massey Ferguson |
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