Massey Ferguson 263

Production ended · 2WD or 4WD

PTO power · claimed

53 hp

Weight
5,110 lb
Engines
1 Diesel
Built
no record
Price new · 1999
$25,000

Power

Power specifications
Engine60 hp net
PTO53 hp claimed
Drawbar42.4 hp tested
Listed power60 hp engine basis

Engines

Engines fitted to the Massey Ferguson 263
Perkins 2.7L 3-cyl dieselDiesel · 3 cyl165 ci
Engine details
Perkins 2.7L 3-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
3.74 in × 5 in
Rated speed
2,250 rpm
Rated power
60 hp
Torque
145 lb·ft at 1,400 rpm
Compression
17.3:1
Aspiration
turbocharged diesel
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Transmissions

Transmissions for the Massey Ferguson 263
8-speed sliding gearsliding gear8F / 2R
8-speed synchro shuttlesynchro shuttle8F / 8R
Transmission notes

8-speed sliding gear: Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high)

8-speed synchro shuttle: Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with synchronized shuttle shifting.

Weight

Weight specifications
Weight5,110 lb operating; 4WD

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Wheelbase77 in
Length132 in
Width71.5 in
Ground clearance13.5 in

Capacities

Capacities specifications
Fuel tank12.6 gal
Hydraulic system11.4 gal

Hydraulics

Hydraulics specifications
Systemopen center
Pump flow9.5 gpm
Pressure2,610 psi
Remote valves2

Hitch

Hitch specifications
Rear hitch categoryII/I
Controlposition and draft control
Rear lift capacity3,500 lb
Rear lift at 24 in (610 mm)2,621 lb

PTO

PTO specifications
Rear PTO speeds540
Engine rpm at PTO speed540@1789

Chassis

Chassis specifications
Drive2WD/4WD
SteeringPower steering
BrakesIndependent mechanical wet disc brakes
Differential lockmechanical rear
CabTwo-post folding ROPS

Tires

Tires specifications
Front6.00-16
Rear13.6-28

Electrical

Electrical specifications
System voltage12 V
Cold cranking420 CCA
Chargingalternator
Charging output45 A
Groundnegative

Production

Production specifications
Price new$25,000 (1999)
FactoriesCoventry, England
Built byMassey Ferguson

Serial numbers

Serial number plate on the right side of the instrument panel.

Literature

  • MF Loaders for Compact & Agricultural Tractors Massey Ferguson, 2003
  • MF 263-2/4WD Tractor Massey Ferguson, 1998

Attachments

  • front-end loader