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Massey Ferguson 263 vs Massey Ferguson 3050
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 263 vs Massey Ferguson 3050
The Massey Ferguson 263 and the Massey Ferguson 3050 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 7,529 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 1986). 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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Fit & specs
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
60 hp
60 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with synchronized shuttle shifting.Reference
With 16.9/14-38 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
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
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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
2200Reference
Torque
196.6 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1400Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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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Engine
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50.7 kWReference
Power
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50.7 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
32 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
hydraulic organic discReference
Transmission
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SpeedShiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
39.5 kWReference
44.7 kWReference
PTO (tested)
39.5 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
43.1 LReference
60.2 LReference
Type
synchro shuttleReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Capacity
43.1 LReference
60.2 LReference
Pressure
180.0 barReference
180.0 barReference
Valves
2Reference
2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
52.6 lpmReference
50.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
IIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
position control and lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at ends)
1587 kgReference
3595 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1188 kgReference
2313 kgReference
2WD Rear PTO
liveReference
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4WD Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
540@1789Reference
1000@2000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
36.7 kWReference
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Rear PTO
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independentReference
Capacities
Fuel
47.7 LReference
147.6 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
195 cmReference
236 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
193 cmReference
237 cmReference
Weight
4915 to 5315 poundsReference
7529 to 9165 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
2WD Rear tire
13.6-28Reference
16.9-30Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 260/80R-20. Rear: 14.9-28Reference
Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
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
399 cmReference
4WD Length
340 cmReference
402 cmReference
Width
181 cmReference
183 cmReference
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
138 to 219 cmReference
4WD Front tread
130 to 161 cmReference
143 to 192 cmReference
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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2WD Clearance (front axle)
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55 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
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41 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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36 cmReference
Rear tread
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143 to 213 cmReference
2WD ROPS
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3415 kgReference
2WD Cab
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3881 kgReference
4WD ROPS
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3690 kgReference
4WD Cab
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4157 kgReference
2WD Steering wheel
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193 cmReference
4WD Steering wheel
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195 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
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
45Reference
55Reference
Battery CCA
420Reference
420Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
13.2 l/hourReference
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Max pull
2050 kgReference
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Massey Ferguson 3050 attachments
Massey Ferguson 3050 Height
Cab
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260 cmReference
Exhaust
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261 cmReference
Speeds
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.