Compare/Massey Ferguson 263 vs Massey Ferguson 274S

Massey Ferguson 263 vs Massey Ferguson 274S

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 263 vs Massey Ferguson 274S

The Massey Ferguson 263 and the Massey Ferguson 274S are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 60 hp. Massey Ferguson 263 is the lighter machine (4,915 kg vs 6,240 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 263 is the newer design (1998 vs 1983). 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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Rated power

60 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

LandiniReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with synchronized shuttle shifting.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Distributor

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Massey FergusonReference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Engine (net)

44.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

31.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 127 mmReference

98 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

44.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

17.3:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2250Reference

2000Reference

Torque

196.6 NmReference

239.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1300Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

6.8 LReference

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Coolant capacity

10.2 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

39.5 kWReference

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Max power

31.6 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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99.9 LReference

Engine

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44.7 kWReference

Power

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44.7 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

39.5 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

39.5 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

43.1 LReference

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Type

synchro shuttleReference

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Capacity

43.1 LReference

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Pressure

180.0 barReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

52.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1587 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1188 kgReference

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2WD Rear PTO

liveReference

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4WD Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000/groundReference

Engine RPM

540@1789Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

36.7 kWReference

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Total flow

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36.0 lpmReference

Rear lift

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2400 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

47.7 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

195 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

193 cmReference

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Weight

4915 to 5315 poundsReference

3100 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 260/80R-20. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

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2WD Ag front

6.5-16Reference

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2WD Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

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4WD Lawn/turf front

10.5/80-18Reference

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4WD Lawn/turf rear

14.9-24Reference

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2WD Length

335 cmReference

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4WD Length

340 cmReference

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Width

181 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

189 cmReference

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Height (Folded ROPS)

184 cmReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

121 to 182 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

130 to 161 cmReference

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2WD Rear tread

142 to 213 cmReference

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4WD Rear tread

142 to 182 cmReference

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2WD

2229 kgReference

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4WD

2410 kgReference

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4WD Operating

2317 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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217 cmReference

Rear tire

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16.9-30Reference

Ag front

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11.2-24Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-30Reference

Length

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375 cmReference

Height

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244 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 263 attachments

263 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on the right side of the instrument panel.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

45Reference

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Battery CCA

420Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

13.2 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2050 kgReference

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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.