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Tractor · 1988Unverified

Massey Ferguson 253

Name: Massey Ferguson 253
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 253 — 200 Series · 48 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 253 is a compact tractor with a rated output of 48 hp. It was manufactured from 1988 to 1998. The tractor features a 3-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, driving through mechanical front-wheel drive with a hydrostatic transmission. Its weight ranges from 4020 to 4735 pounds, making it suitable for tasks requiring up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

48 hp

Weight

4020 to 4735 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

91 rows

Recorded power

48 hp

Recorded weight

1823 kg

Transmissions

8-speed sliding gear

Production years

1988-1998

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference

Utility tractorReference

Original price$20600 (1997)Reference

Drive4x2 2WDReference

Drive4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Steeringhydrostatic powerReference

Wet disc brakesReference

Two-post ROPS.Reference

Engine

Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl dieselReference

Engine42.5 kWReference

Perkins AT3.152.4Reference

turbocharged dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.5 LReference

Power42.5 kWReference

Air cleanerdual dry elementReference

Rated RPM2250Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity10.2 LReference

Fuel TypeDieselReference

No of Cylinders3-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed2,250Reference

Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Transmission

8-speed sliding gearReference

8-speed synchronized manual shuttleReference

Typesliding gearReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

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

Typesynchronized manual shuttleReference

Gears8 forward and reverseReference

Transmission TypeSync ShuttleReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)35.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system43.1 LReference

TypeopenReference

Capacity43.1 LReference

Pump flow15.9 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Controlposition and draft controlReference

Rear lift1188 kgReference

Rear PTOlive (two-stage clutch)Reference

Rear PTOindependent (4WD)Reference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Capacities

Fuel47.7 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase193 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase195 cmReference

Weight4020 to 4735 poundsReference

Front tire6.50-16Reference

Rear tire13.6-28 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-28 (2WD)Reference

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

2WD Length318 cmReference

4WD Length325 cmReference

2WD Width177 cmReference

4WD Width186 cmReference

Height (ROPS)220 cmReference

2WD Weight1823 kgReference

4WD Weight2147 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance24 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance29 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 253 attachments

front-end loaderReference

253 Serial Numbers

Location:Data plate on tractor's instrument panelReference

1988N01001Reference

1989P01001Reference

1990R01001Reference

1991S01001Reference

1992A01001Reference

1993B01001Reference

1994C01001Reference

1995D01001Reference

1996E01001Reference

1997F01001Reference

1998G01001Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson 232 loaderReference

Massey Ferguson 832 loaderReference

General

Make & ModelMassey FergusonReference

Country of manufacturerUtility tractorReference

Power

Rated Power57 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakeswet discReference

Steering typehydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics TypeopenReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity1,188.9 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Typeposition and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height221 cmReference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differentialTwo-post ROPS.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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