Massey Ferguson industrial tractors

Massey Ferguson 203

The Massey Ferguson 203 is an industrial tractor produced from 1961 to 1967 by Massey Ferguson. It features a Perkins 2.5L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 38 hp (28.3 kW). The tractor offers a 6-speed gear transmission with an optional mechanical shuttle, two-wheel drive, and optional mechanical rear differential lock. It has an open operator station and optional power steering. The tractor supports various attachments including loaders and backhoes, making it versatile for industrial applications.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 203

Power

Engine power	38 hp (28.3 kW)

Engine

Type	diesel
Model	Perkins AD3.152
Power	38 hp (28.3 kW)
Torque	117 lb-ft (158.7 Nm)
Cooling	liquid-cooled
Starter	electric
Cylinders	3-cylinder
Rated RPM	2100
Torque RPM	1200
Bore/Stroke	3.60x5.00 inches (91 x 127 mm)
Compression	17.4:1
Displacement	152.7 ci (2.5 L)
Firing order	1-2-3
Starter volts	12

Features

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Power steering	Yes
Operator station	Open operator station
Differential lock	mechanical rear (Optional)

Variants

35	farm tractor
202	gas gear
203	diesel gear
204	gas torque converter
205	diesel torque converter

Dimensions

Width	66 inches (167 cm)
Length	118 inches (299 cm)
Wheelbase	75 inches (190 cm)
Rear tread	48/52/56/60/64/68/72/76 inches (121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cm)
Front tread	66 inches (167 cm)
Ground clearance	13 inches (33 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	53.5 inches (135 cm)

Hydraulics

Type	open center (Optional)
Steering flow	4 gpm (15.1 lpm)
Steering pressure	1100 psi (75.8 bar)

Production

Type	Industrial tractor
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Years produced	1961 - 1967

Attachments

Backhoe	Massey Ferguson 185 Backhoe,Massey Ferguson 220 Backhoe
Loaders	Massey Ferguson 99 loader,Massey Ferguson 101 loader,Massey Ferguson 102 loader
101 Loader	Bucket width42 inches (106 cm) Lift capacity2100 lbs (952 kg) Breakout force3150 lbs (1428 kg) Reach (dumped)32 inches (81 cm) Reach (ground)57 inches (144 cm) Height (at pin)118.5 inches (300 cm) Clearance (dumped)101 inches (256 cm)
102 Loader	Bucket width48 inches (121 cm) Lift capacity2100 lbs (952 kg) Breakout force4480 lbs (2032 kg) Reach (dumped)32 inches (81 cm) Reach (ground)57 inches (144 cm) Height (at pin)118.5 inches (300 cm) Clearance (dumped)101 inches (256 cm)
185 Backhoe	Swing Arc180° Backhoe typeMassey Ferguson 185 Backhoe Bucket force7250 lbs (3288 kg) Bucket widths12 inches (30 cm), 16 inches (40 cm), 20 inches (50 cm), 24 inches (60 cm) Digging depth138 inches (350 cm) Loading height102 inches (259 cm) Reach from pivot209 inches (530 cm) Transport height110 inches (279 cm)
220 Backhoe	Swing Arc200° Backhoe typeMassey Ferguson 220 Backhoe Bucket force8900 lbs (4037 kg) Bucket widths12 inches (30 cm), 16 inches (40 cm), 20 inches (50 cm), 24 inches (60 cm) Digging depth138 inches (350 cm) Loading height102 inches (259 cm) Reach from pivot209 inches (530 cm) Transport height110 inches (279 cm)

Transmission

Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Options	6-speed gear, 6-speed mechanical shuttle
Gear type	gear
Description	Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high).
Mechanical shuttle type	mechanical shuttle
Mechanical shuttle gears	6 forward and reverse
Mechanical shuttle description	Three gears (1-3) in two ranges (low/high) with manual shuttle shift.