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Massey Ferguson 283

Massey Ferguson 283 tractor
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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.
Massey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson tractors283 tractor specsPerkins 4.1L engineutility tractor200 Series Massey Ferguson
Power89 hp
Founded1985 - 1999
Model283

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 283

Power

Engine:89 hp (66.4 kW)
PTO (claimed):67 hp (50.0 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:18.4-30
Ag front:7.50-16

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:Perkins A4.248
Power:89 hp (66.4 kW)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Rated RPM:2200
Displacement:248 ci (4.1 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:15.2 qts (14.4 L)

Capacity

Fuel:21.7 gal (82.1 L)
Hydraulic system:10.8 gal (40.9 L)

Dimensions

Width:79.3 inches (201 cm)
Length:145.6 inches (369 cm)
Weight:5,432 lbs (2463 kg)
Wheelbase:84.3 inches (214 cm)
Height (ROPS):99.5 inches (252 cm)
Ground clearance:16.3 inches (41 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:10.8 gal (40.9 L)

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post ROPS
Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Wet disc brakes
Steering:hydrostatic power

Production

Series:200 Series
Category:Utility tractor
Factories:Coventry, England, Brazil
Original price:$21,000 (1997)
Years produced:1985 - 1999

Attachments

Dump angle:45° dump
Loader model:236 Loader
Reach dumped:33 inches (83 cm)
Reach ground:80 inches (203 cm)
Bucket widths:60 inches (152 cm), 72 inches (182 cm), 84 inches (213 cm)
Height at pin:116 inches (294 cm)
Lift capacity:2500 lbs lift (full at pin) (1134 kg)
Breakout force:3420 lbs breakout (1551 kg)
Clearance dumped:86 inches (218 cm)
Rollback ground line:7° rollback

Transmission

Note:Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears.
Type:sliding gear
Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse

Tractor hitch

Control:position and draft control
Rear Type:II

Serial Numbers

UK

1988:N01001
1989:P01001
1990:R01001
1991:S01001
1992:A01001
1993:B01001
1994:C01001
1995:D01001
1996:E01001
1997:F01001
1998:G01001
1999:H01001

Brazil

1988:5469??????
Location:Serial number plate on the dashboard panel of the Massey Ferguson 283.

Power Take-off (PTO)

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