Massey Ferguson 283

The Massey Ferguson 283 is a utility tractor from the 200 Series produced from 1985 to 1999. It features a Perkins 4.1L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 89 hp, with an 8-speed sliding gear transmission requiring the tractor to be stopped and clutch used to shift gears. The tractor offers two- or four-wheel drive, hydrostatic power steering, wet disc brakes, and two-post ROPS. It has a fuel capacity of 21.7 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 10.8 gallons with an open center hydraulic type. The rear hitch is category II with position and draft control, and the PTO is live with a two-stage clutch operating at 540 rpm. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 84.3 inches, length of 145.6 inches, width of 79.3 inches, height of 99.5 inches with ROPS, and a weight of 5,432 lbs. Tires are 7.50-16 front and 18.4-30 rear. The 236 loader attachment offers a lift capacity of 2500 lbs and breakout force of 3420 lbs with various bucket widths available. Serial numbers are located on the dashboard panel with specific codes for UK and Brazil production years.