Compare/Massey Ferguson 263 vs Massey Ferguson 2860M

Massey Ferguson 263 vs Massey Ferguson 2860M

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 263 vs Massey Ferguson 2860M

The Massey Ferguson 263 and the Massey Ferguson 2860M are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 60 hp. Massey Ferguson 2860M is the lighter machine (4,288 kg vs 4,915 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 2860M is the newer design (2020 vs 1998). 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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Massey Ferguson

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Rated power

60 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

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

Four synchronized gears in three ranges with power shuttle.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Original price

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$43,405 (2020 hydrostatic Cab )Reference

Engine

Engine (net)

44.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

31.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 127 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)

44.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

dryReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

17.3:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2250Reference

2600Reference

Torque

196.6 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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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53.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

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45.0 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Power (gross)

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45.0 kWReference

Fuel system

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common rail direct injectionReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Gear Ground clearance

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29 cmReference

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

hydrostaticReference

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

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 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1789Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

36.7 kWReference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

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35.0 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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33.3 kWReference

Gear Pump flow

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48.1 lpmReference

Hydro Pump flow

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47.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

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26.9 lpmReference

Gear Rear lift (at ends)

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1700 kgReference

Hydro Rear lift (at ends)

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1579 kgReference

Gear Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1500 kgReference

Hydro Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1399 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2023Reference

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

4288 to 4674 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

9.5-16Reference

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

Height (ROPS)

189 cmReference

261 cmReference

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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Rear tire

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13.6-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 16.9-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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27x10.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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44x18.00-20Reference

Industrial front

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10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24Reference

Length

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341 cmReference

Height (cab)

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236 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1945 kgReference

Cab Weight

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2120 kgReference

Hydro Ground clearance

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35 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

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

45Reference

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Battery CCA

420Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

13.2 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2050 kgReference

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Massey Ferguson 2860M attachments

Massey Ferguson CB85 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Massey Ferguson CB85 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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220 cmReference

Digging depth

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254 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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330 cmReference

Loading height

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193 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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175°Reference

Bucket force

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1847 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1188 kgReference

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.