massey ferguson 253
![]() | 1988 - 1998
200 SeriesUtility tractor | 1988 - 1998 | 200 Series | Utility tractor |
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1988 - 1998 | ||||
200 Series | ||||
Utility tractor | ||||
1988 - 1998 | |
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200 Series | |
Utility tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Utility tractor | |
Original price | $20600 (1997) |
Massey Ferguson 253 Engine | |
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Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Massey Ferguson 253 Transmissions | |
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8-speed sliding gear | |
8-speed synchronized manual shuttle | |
Transmission details ... |
Massey Ferguson 253 Power | |
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Engine | 57 hp
42.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 48 hp
35.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD |
| 4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional) |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. | |
Photos | |
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Massey Ferguson 253 photos... |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 12.6 gal
47.7 L |
Hydraulic system | 11.4 gal
43.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open |
Capacity | 11.4 gal
43.1 L |
Pump flow | 4.2 gpm
15.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift | 2,621 lbs
1188 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live (two-stage clutch) |
| independent (4WD) |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 76.1 inches
193 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 77 inches
195 cm |
Weight | 4020 to 4735 pounds |
Front tire | 6.50-16 |
Rear tire | 13.6-28 (2WD) |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Massey Ferguson 253 attachments | |
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front-end loader | |
Attachment details ... |
253 Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Data plate on tractor's instrument panel |
1988 | N01001 |
1989 | P01001 |
1990 | R01001 |
1991 | S01001 |
1992 | A01001 |
1993 | B01001 |
1994 | C01001 |
1995 | D01001 |
1996 | E01001 |
1997 | F01001 |
1998 | G01001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Loaders - Compact and Agricultural published in 1989, by Massey Ferguson | |
MF 200 Series published in 1994, by Massey Ferguson |
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