The Massey Ferguson 261 is a compact tractor with a rated output of 53 hp, produced from 1992 to 1997. It features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, and is equipped with a hydrostatic transmission driving two-wheel drive. The listed weight of the tractor is 2440 kg, making it suitable for tasks covering approximately 200 acres.
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Rated power
53 hp
Weight
2440 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
48 rows
Recorded power
53 hp
Recorded weight
2440 kg
Transmissions
8-speed sliding gear
Production years
1992-1997
Verified variants
0
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Overview
DistributorMassey FergusonReference
ManufacturerUrsusReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in PolandReference
Original price$16,400 (1997)Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Wet disc brakesReference
Two-post ROPS.Reference
Engine
Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl dieselReference
Engine44.7 kWReference
Perkins AD4.236Reference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 127 mmReference
Power44.7 kWReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Rated RPM2000Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity14.0 LReference
Transmission
8-speed sliding gearReference
Typesliding gearReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)39.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system41.6 LReference
TypeopenReference
Capacity41.6 LReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
Rear PTOlive (two-stage clutch)Reference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Capacities
Fuel79.5 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase222 cmReference
Weight2440 kgReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
Rear tire16.9-30Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear16.9-30Reference
Length375 cmReference
Width192 cmReference
Height (ROPS)245 cmReference
Ground clearance34 cmReference
261 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the right side of the Massey Ferguson 261, to the side of the dashboard.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
