Tractor · 1988Unverified
Massey Ferguson 253
Massey Ferguson 253 — 200 Series · 48 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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
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
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
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Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.