Massey Ferguson 263
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| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
| Utility tractor | |
| Built in Coventry, England | |
| Original price was $25,000 in 1999 | |
| Massey Ferguson 263 Engine | |
| Perkins 2.7L 3-cyl diesel | |
 Engine details ... |
| Massey Ferguson 263 Transmissions | |
| 8-speed sliding gear | |
| 8-speed synchro shuttle | |
 Transmission details ... |
| Massey Ferguson 263 Power | |
| Engine (net) | 60 hp 44.7 kW |
| PTO (claimed) | 53 hp 39.5 kW |
| Drawbar (tested) | 42.4 hp 31.6 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 53.0 hp 39.5 kW |
 Performance test details ... | |
| Mechanical | |
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Power steering | |
| Independent mechanical wet disc brakes | |
| Two-post folding ROPS. | |
| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 12.6 gal 47.7 L |
| Hydraulic system | 11.4 gal 43.1 L |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type | open center |
| Capacity | 11.4 gal 43.1 L |
| Pressure | 2610 psi 180.0 bar |
| Valves | 2 |
| Pump flow | 9.5 gpm 36.0 lpm |
| 13.9 gpmOptOptional 52.6 lpm | |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | II/I |
| Control | position and draft control |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 3500 lbs 1587 kg |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2621 lbs 1188 kg |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| 2WD Rear PTO | live |
| 4WD Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
| Engine RPM | 540@1789 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 77 inches 195 cm |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 76 inches 193 cm |
| Weight | 4915 to 5315 pounds |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| 2WD Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
 Full dimensions and tires ... | |
| Massey Ferguson 263 attachments | |
| front-end loader | |
 Attachment details ... |
| 263 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the right side of the instrument panel. |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 45 |
| Battery CCA | 420 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
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| MF Loaders for Compact & Agricultural Tractors published in 2003, by Massey Ferguson | |
| MF 263-2/4WD Tractor published in 1998, by Massey Ferguson |
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| Updated on February 1, 2023 |