Tractor · 1998Unverified
Massey Ferguson 263
Massey Ferguson 263 — 200 Three Series · 60 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
60 hp
Max power
31.6 kW
Weight
4915 to 5315 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Coventry, EnglandReference
Original price was $25,000 in 1999Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Independent mechanical wet disc brakesReference
Two-post folding ROPS.Reference
Engine
Perkins 2.7L 3-cyl dieselReference
Engine (net)44.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)31.6 kWReference
Perkins 903.27TReference
turbocharged dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke95 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)44.7 kWReference
Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference
Pre-heatingthermostartReference
Compression17.3:1Reference
Rated RPM2250Reference
Torque196.6 NmReference
Torque RPM1400Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity6.8 LReference
Coolant capacity10.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed39.5 kWReference
Max power31.6 kWReference
Transmission
8-speed sliding gearReference
8-speed synchro shuttleReference
Typesliding gearReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high)Reference
Typesynchro shuttleReference
Gears8 forward and reverseReference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with synchronized shuttle shifting.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)39.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)39.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system43.1 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity43.1 LReference
Pressure180.0 barReference
Valves2Reference
Pump flow36.0 lpmReference
Pump flow52.6 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)1587 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1188 kgReference
2WD Rear PTOliveReference
4WD Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Engine RPM540@1789Reference
Power at rated PTO speed36.7 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel47.7 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase195 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase193 cmReference
Weight4915 to 5315 poundsReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
2WD Rear tire13.6-28Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 260/80R-20. Rear: 14.9-28Reference
2WD Ag front9.00-10Reference
2WD Ag front9.5L-15Reference
2WD Ag front11L-15Reference
2WD Ag front6.5-16Reference
2WD Ag rear18.4-16.1Reference
2WD Ag rear14.9-24Reference
2WD Ag rear14.9-28Reference
4WD Lawn/turf front10.5/80-18Reference
4WD Lawn/turf rear14.9-24Reference
2WD Length335 cmReference
4WD Length340 cmReference
Width181 cmReference
Height (ROPS)189 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)184 cmReference
Ground clearance34 cmReference
2WD Front tread121 to 182 cmReference
4WD Front tread130 to 161 cmReference
2WD Rear tread142 to 213 cmReference
4WD Rear tread142 to 182 cmReference
2WD2229 kgReference
4WD2410 kgReference
4WD Operating2317 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 263 attachments
front-end loaderReference
263 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate on the right side of the instrument panel.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps45Reference
Battery CCA420Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 232 loaderReference
Massey Ferguson 1032 loaderReference
The model 232 loader was compatible with the Massey Ferguson 243 with two-wheel drive. The model 1032 loader was compatible with four-wheel drive.Reference
Test results
Diesel 8-speed shuttle 4WDMay 1 - June 1, 1999Link: OCED Tractor Test 1850 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use13.6 l/hourReference
Fuel use11.4 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use13.2 l/hourReference
Gear 5 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2050 kgReference
Gear 3L used for pull test.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.