Massey Ferguson 283


Massey Ferguson 283 tractor photo
1983 - 1987
203 Series
Utility tractor
Series map:
273
283
293
44.0kw
50.0kw
55.0kw
Production
ManufacturerMassey Ferguson
Utility tractor
Built in Italy
Variants
7830similar Landini model
Massey Ferguson 283 Engine
Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank16.1 gal
60.9 L
Engine details ...
Massey Ferguson 283 Power
Engine67.1 hp
50.0 kW
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Four-post ROPS. Cab available.
Photos
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Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Pressure2467 psi
170.1 bar
Pump flow9.5 gpm
36.0 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Rear lift5293 lbs
2400 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@1944
 1000@1916
Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase88.2 inches
224 cm
4WD Wheelbase87 inches
220 cm
Weight6030 to 6559 pounds
Front tire7.50-20
2WD Rear tire13.6-36
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Battery volts12
References
283 references literature
3er Serie published by Massey Ferguson
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