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Massey Ferguson 263

Name: Massey Ferguson 263
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 263 — 200 Three Series · 60 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 263 is a tractor model with a rated power of 60 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class. This model was manufactured between 1998 and 1999. It features a 3-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and an 8-speed gearbox. The operating weight of the 263 ranges from 4915 to 5315 pounds, supporting operations of up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

106 rows

Recorded power

60 hp

Transmissions

8-speed sliding gear

Production years

1998-1999

Verified variants

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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.

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