Compare/Massey Ferguson 253 vs Massey Ferguson 353

Massey Ferguson 253 vs Massey Ferguson 353

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 253 vs Massey Ferguson 353

The Massey Ferguson 253 and the Massey Ferguson 353 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 48 hp. Massey Ferguson 253 is the lighter machine (4,020 kg vs 5,568 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 253 is the newer design (1988 vs 1987). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Massey Ferguson

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Rated power

48 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears.Reference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Original price

$20600 (1997)Reference

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Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

42.5 kWReference

36.0 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

Power

42.5 kWReference

36.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2250Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

10.2 LReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,250Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Fuel tank

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79.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

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91 x 127 mmReference

Torque

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170.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1350Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

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Clutch

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279mm mechanical dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

35.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

43.1 LReference

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Type

synchronized manual shuttleReference

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Capacity

43.1 LReference

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Pump flow

15.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

1188 kgReference

2400 kgReference

Rear PTO

independent (4WD)Reference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Total flow

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37.1 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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750@1934Reference

Capacities

Fuel

47.7 LReference

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Max capacity

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3500 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

193 cmReference

210 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

195 cmReference

212 cmReference

Weight

4020 to 4735 poundsReference

5568 to 6174 poundsReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28 (2WD)Reference

14.9-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 280/80R-20. Rear: 14.9-28 (4WD)Reference

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2WD Length

318 cmReference

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4WD Length

325 cmReference

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2WD Width

177 cmReference

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4WD Width

186 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

220 cmReference

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2WD Weight

1823 kgReference

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4WD Weight

2147 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

24 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

29 cmReference

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Ag front

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12.4-20Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-28Reference

Length

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357 cmReference

Width

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180 cmReference

Height

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221 cmReference

Rear tread

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130 to 189 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 253 attachments

253 Serial Numbers

1988

N01001Reference

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1989

P01001Reference

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1990

R01001Reference

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1991

S01001Reference

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1992

A01001Reference

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1993

B01001Reference

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1994

C01001Reference

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1995

D01001Reference

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1996

E01001Reference

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1997

F01001Reference

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1998

G01001Reference

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Location:

Data plate on tractor's instrument panelReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

Massey FergusonReference

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Country of manufacturer

Utility tractorReference

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Power

Rated Power

57 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

openReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,188.9 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position and draft controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

221 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Two-post ROPS.Reference

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Variants

5860

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similar Landini modelReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.