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Massey Ferguson 383

Massey Ferguson 383 — Model year 1987-19881989-1997 · 69 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 383 is a tractor model with a rated output of 69 hp, positioning it in the middle of its class for power. Produced from 1987 to 1997, this tractor features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, powering a four-wheel drive system via an 8-speed gearbox. The listed weight of the tractor ranges from 6331 to 7552 pounds. It is designed for agricultural tasks on approximately 200 acres.

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

Rated power
69 hp
Weight
6331 to 7552 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
115 rows
Recorded power
69 hp
Transmissions
8-speed
Production years
1987-1997
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Coventry, EnglandReference
Original price was $27300 in 1997Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Differental wet disc brakesReference
Two-post fixed ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank107.9 LReference
Engine56.7 kWReference
Perkins A4.248Reference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke101 x 127 mmReference
Power56.7 kWReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Air cleanerdual dry elementReference
Compression16:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Idle RPM750-2380Reference
Torque279.3 NmReference
Torque RPM1400Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity15.1 LReference
Oil capacity7.5 LReference
Oil change250 hReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders4-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,200Reference
Engine torque at rated speed93.4 kgReference
Bore and stroke3.975x5.00 inchesReference
Compression ratio16:1Reference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Transmission

8-speedReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Four speeds in two ranges.Reference
Transmission TypeGearReference
forward and reverse options8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)51.5 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Pressure206.8 barReference
Valves2Reference
Pump flow36.0 lpmReference
Pump flow16.7 lpmReference
Total flow52.6 lpmReference
Total flow63.6 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
Rear lift1927 kgReference
Rear lift (at ends)2453 kgReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase213 cmReference
Weight6331 to 7552 poundsReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
Rear tire18.4/15-30Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 18.4/15-30Reference
Length366 cmReference
Width200 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)53 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)35 cmReference
2WD ROPS2871 kgReference
4WD ROPS3152 kgReference
2WD Cab3155 kgReference
4WD Cab3425 kgReference
Steering wheel178 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 383 attachments

front-end loaderReference

383 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor, near the brake pedals.Reference

383 Serial Numbers

1987V01001Reference
1988N01001Reference
1989P01001Reference
1990R01001Reference
1991S01001Reference
1992A01001Reference
1993B01001Reference
1994C01001Reference
1995D01001Reference
1996E01001Reference
1997F01001Reference
1998G01001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps45Reference
Battery CCA420 (2x)Reference
Battery CCA540 (1x)Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Total cold cranking amps420 (2x), 540 (1x)Reference

Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson 236 loaderReference
Massey Ferguson 832 loaderReference

Massey Ferguson 383 Height

ROPS252 cmReference
Exhaust248 cmReference

General

Make & ModelMassey FergusonReference
Country of manufacturerOption 1: Utility tractor\\nOption 2: Coventry, EnglandReference

Capacities

Capacity248 ciReference

Power

Rated Power76 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM540 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakeswet discReference
Steering typepowerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Typeopen centerReference
Maximum operating pressure3,000 psiReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IIReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Typeposition and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Length366.8 cmReference
Overall Width200.2 cmReference
Drawbar clearance35.6 cmReference
Front axle clearance53.1 cmReference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference
Cab Air conditioning, temperature differentialTwo-post ROPS. Canopy optional.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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