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Massey Ferguson 203

Massey Ferguson 203 tractor
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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 width:42 inches (106 cm)
Lift capacity:2100 lbs (952 kg)
Breakout force:3150 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 width:48 inches (121 cm)
Lift capacity:2100 lbs (952 kg)
Breakout force:4480 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 Arc:180°
Backhoe type:Massey Ferguson 185 Backhoe
Bucket force:7250 lbs (3288 kg)
Bucket widths:12 inches (30 cm), 16 inches (40 cm), 20 inches (50 cm), 24 inches (60 cm)
Digging depth:138 inches (350 cm)
Loading height:102 inches (259 cm)
Reach from pivot:209 inches (530 cm)
Transport height:110 inches (279 cm)

220 Backhoe

Swing Arc:200°
Backhoe type:Massey Ferguson 220 Backhoe
Bucket force:8900 lbs (4037 kg)
Bucket widths:12 inches (30 cm), 16 inches (40 cm), 20 inches (50 cm), 24 inches (60 cm)
Digging depth:138 inches (350 cm)
Loading height:102 inches (259 cm)
Reach from pivot:209 inches (530 cm)
Transport height:110 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.

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I (Optional)

Serial Numbers

1961:659000001
1962:659000681
1963:659001379
1964:659001767
1965:659002054
1966:659002667
1967:9A10001

Power Take-off (PTO)

Live PTO:live (Optional)
Rear PTO:transmission (Optional)
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)