Massey Ferguson 253: all source data
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Overview
Production| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
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| (no label) | Utility tractor |
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| Original price | $20600 (1997) |
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Engine| (no label) | Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel |
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Transmission| (no label) | 8-speed sliding gear |
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| (no label) | 8-speed synchronized manual shuttle |
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Power| Engine | 57 hp | 42.5 kW |
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| PTO (claimed) | 48 hp | 35.8 kW |
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Mechanical| Drive | 4x2 2WD |
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| Drive | 4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional) |
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| Steering | hydrostatic power |
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| (no label) | Wet disc brakes |
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| (no label) | Two-post ROPS. |
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Capacity| Fuel | 12.6 gal | 47.7 L |
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| Hydraulic system | 11.4 gal | 43.1 L |
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Hydraulics| Type | open |
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| Capacity | 11.4 gal | 43.1 L |
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| Pump flow | 4.2 gpm | 15.9 lpm |
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Hitch| Rear Type | II |
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| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear lift | 2,621 lbs | 1188 kg |
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Pto| Rear PTO | live (two-stage clutch) |
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| Rear PTO | independent (4WD) |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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Dimensions| 2WD Wheelbase (2WD) | 76.1 inches | 193 cm |
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| 4WD Wheelbase (4WD) | 77 inches | 195 cm |
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| Weight | 4020 to 4735 pounds |
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| Front tire | 6.50-16 |
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| Rear tire | 13.6-28 (2WD) |
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Electrical| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
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Engine
Engine detail| (no label) | Perkins AT3.152.4 |
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| (no label) | turbocharged diesel |
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| (no label) | 3-cylinder |
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| (no label) | liquid-cooled |
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| Displacement | 152 ci | 2.5 L |
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| Power | 57 hp | 42.5 kW |
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| Air cleaner | dual dry element |
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| Rated RPM | 2250 |
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| Starter volts | 12 |
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| Coolant capacity (Coolant) | 10.8 qts | 10.2 L |
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Transmission
Transmission options| (no label) | 8-speed sliding gear |
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| (no label) | 8-speed synchronized manual shuttle |
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Transmission| Type | sliding gear |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
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| (no label) | Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears. |
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| Type | synchronized manual shuttle |
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| Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
Tires| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-28 (2WD) |
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| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 280/80R-20. Rear: 14.9-28 (4WD) |
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Dimensions| 2WD Wheelbase (2WD) | 76.1 inches | 193 cm |
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| 4WD Wheelbase (4WD) | 77 inches | 195 cm |
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| 2WD Length (2WD) | 125.5 inches | 318 cm |
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| 4WD Length (4WD) | 128 inches | 325 cm |
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| 2WD Width (2WD) | 70 inches | 177 cm |
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| 4WD Width (4WD) | 73.3 inches | 186 cm |
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| Height (ROPS) | 87 inches | 220 cm |
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| 2WD Weight (2WD) | 4,020 lbs | 1823 kg |
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| 4WD Weight (4WD) | 4,735 lbs | 2147 kg |
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| 2WD Ground clearance | 9.8 inches | 24 cm |
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| 4WD Ground clearance | 11.5 inches | 29 cm |
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