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Massey Ferguson 253

Massey Ferguson 253 tractor
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The Massey Ferguson 253 is a utility tractor from the 200 Series produced from 1988 to 1998. It features a Perkins 2.5L 3-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine delivering 57 hp (42.5 kW) with a PTO power of 48 hp (35.8 kW). Transmission options include an 8-speed sliding gear and an 8-speed synchronized manual shuttle. The tractor offers 2WD and optional 4WD drive with hydrostatic power steering and wet disc brakes. It has a fuel capacity of 12.6 gallons and an open hydraulic system with 11.4 gallons capacity and 4.2 gpm pump flow. The rear hitch is category II with position and draft control and a lift capacity of 2,621 lbs. The rear PTO is live with a two-stage clutch and independent on 4WD models, running at 540 rpm. Dimensions vary slightly between 2WD and 4WD models, with wheelbases around 76-77 inches and weights from 4,020 to 4,735 lbs. The tractor supports front-end loaders including the Massey Ferguson 232 and 832 models with various lift and breakout capacities.
Massey Ferguson 253tractorspecificationsPerkins engineutility tractor200 series2WD4WDPTOhydraulic systemfront-end loader
Power57 hp
Founded1988 - 1998
Model253

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 253

Power

Engine:57 hp (42.5 kW)
PTO (claimed):48 hp (35.8 kW)

Engine

Type:turbocharged diesel
Model:Perkins AT3.152.4
Power:57 hp (42.5 kW)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:3-cylinder
Rated RPM:2250
Air cleaner:dual dry element
Displacement:152 ci (2.5 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:10.8 qts (10.2 L)

Capacity

Fuel:12.6 gal (47.7 L)
Hydraulic system:11.4 gal (43.1 L)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Hydraulics

Type:open
Capacity:11.4 gal (43.1 L)
Pump flow:4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post ROPS.
Drive:4x2 2WD, 4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
Brakes:Wet disc brakes
Steering:hydrostatic power

Production

Series:200 Series
Category:Utility tractor
Original price:$20600 (1997)
Years produced:1988 - 1998

Attachments

232 Loader

Dump angle:42.5°
Bucket width:60 inches (152 cm), 72 inches (182 cm)
Lift capacity:1800 lbs (816 kg)
Breakout force:2600 lbs (1179 kg)
Reach (dumped):25.4 inches (64 cm)
Reach (ground):63.4 inches (161 cm)
Height (at pin):106 inches (269 cm)
Clearance (dumped):80 inches (203 cm)
Rollback (ground line):13°

832 Loader

Dump angle:35°
Bucket width:60 inches (152 cm), 72 inches (182 cm)
Lift capacity:2400 lbs (1088 kg)
Breakout force:2969 lbs (1346 kg)
Reach (dumped):30 inches (76 cm)
Reach (ground):67 inches (170 cm)
Height (at pin):115 inches (292 cm)
Clearance (dumped):93 inches (236 cm)
Rollback (ground line):17°
Attachment overview:Massey Ferguson 232 loader, Massey Ferguson 832 loader

Transmission

Type (sliding gear):sliding gear
Gears (sliding gear):8 forward and 2 reverse
Notes (sliding gear):Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears.
Transmission options:8-speed sliding gear, 8-speed synchronized manual shuttle
Type (synchronized manual shuttle):synchronized manual shuttle
Gears (synchronized manual shuttle):8 forward and reverse

Tractor hitch

Control:position and draft control
Rear Type:II
Rear lift:2,621 lbs (1188 kg)

Serial Numbers

1988:N01001
1989:P01001
1990:R01001
1991:S01001
1992:A01001
1993:B01001
1994:C01001
1995:D01001
1996:E01001
1997:F01001
1998:G01001
Location:Data plate on tractor's instrument panel

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Width:70 inches (177 cm)
4WD Tires:Front: 280/80R-20. Rear: 14.9-28
4WD Width:73.3 inches (186 cm)
Rear tire:13.6-28 (2WD)
2WD Length:125.5 inches (318 cm)
2WD Weight:4,020 lbs (1823 kg)
4WD Length:128 inches (325 cm)
4WD Weight:4,735 lbs (2147 kg)
Front tire:6.50-16
2WD Wheelbase:76.1 inches (193 cm)
4WD Wheelbase:77 inches (195 cm)
Height (ROPS):87 inches (220 cm)
2WD Ground clearance:9.8 inches (24 cm)
4WD Ground clearance:11.5 inches (29 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

4WD PTO:independent (4WD)
Rear PTO:live (two-stage clutch)
Rear PTO Type:540