Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 383

The Massey Ferguson 383 is a utility tractor from the 300 Series produced from 1987 to 1997. It was built in Coventry, England and originally priced at $18,000 in 1988. It features a Perkins 4.1L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 76 hp, with an 8-speed gear transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive, power steering, wet disc brakes, and a two-post ROPS with optional canopy. It has a rear live PTO with 540 rpm and a rear hitch with position and draft control. The Massey Ferguson 383 is equipped with open center hydraulics with a total flow of 13.9 gpm, optional 16.8 gpm. Standard tires are 7.50-16 front and 18.4/15-30 rear. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 84.1 inches, length of 144.4 inches, width of 78.8 inches, and weight of 6098 lbs. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 45 amp alternator and dual batteries. Serial numbers range from V01001 in 1987 to F01001 in 1997.
Power76 hp
Founded1987 - 1997
Model383

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 383

Power
Engine power76 hp (56.7 kW)
PTO (claimed)69 hp (51.5 kW)
Tires
Standard tires (ag)Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 18.4/15-30
Engine
Typediesel
ModelPerkins A4.248
Power76 hp (56.7 kW)
Torque206 lb-ft (279.3 Nm)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Starterelectric
Idle RPM750-2380
Cylinders4-cylinder
Fuel tank28.5 gal (107.9 L)
Rated RPM2200
Torque RPM1400
Air cleanerdual dry element
Bore/Stroke3.975x5.00 inches (101 x 127 mm)
Fuel systemdirect injection
Displacement248 ci (4.1 L)
Firing order1-3-4-2
Oil capacity7.9 qts (7.5 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity16 qts (15.1 L)
Compression ratio16:1
Height
ROPS99.4 inches (252 cm)
Exhaust97.8 inches (248 cm)
Steering wheel70.1 inches (178 cm)
Dimensions
Width78.8 inches (200 cm)
Length144.4 inches (366 cm)
Weight6098 lbs (2766 kg)
Wheelbase84.1 inches (213 cm)
Clearance (drawbar)14 inches (35 cm)
Clearance (front axle)20.9 inches (53 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery CCA420 (2x), 540 (1x)
Battery volts12
Charging amps45
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Pressure3000 psi (206.8 bar)
Pump flow9.5 gpm (aux pump) (36.0 lpm)
Hitch flow4.4 gpm (16.7 lpm)
Total flow13.9 gpm (52.6 lpm)
Optional flow16.8 gpm (63.6 lpm)
Mechanical
ROPSTwo-post ROPS. Canopy optional.
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesWet disc brakes
SteeringPower steering
Production
TypeUtility tractor
Series300 Series
Built inCoventry, England
Original price$18,000 in 1988
Years produced1987 - 1997
Transmission
Typegear
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Tractor hitch
Controlposition and draft control
Rear TypeII
Rear lift (at ends)5410 lbs (2453 kg)
Serial Numbers
1987V01001
1988N01001
1989P01001
1990R01001
1991S01001
1992A01001
1993B01001
1994C01001
1995D01001
1996E01001
1997F01001
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)