Massey Ferguson 263: all source data

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Overview

Production
ManufacturerMassey Ferguson
(no label)Utility tractor
(no label)Built in Coventry, England
(no label)Original price was $25,000 in 1999
Engine
(no label)Perkins 2.7L 3-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)8-speed sliding gear
(no label)8-speed synchro shuttle
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
Mechanical
(no label)Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lockmechanical rear
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Independent mechanical wet disc brakes
(no label)Two-post folding ROPS.
Capacity
Fuel12.6 gal | 47.7 L
Hydraulic system11.4 gal | 43.1 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity11.4 gal | 43.1 L
Pressure2610 psi | 180.0 bar
Valves2
Pump flow9.5 gpm | 36.0 lpm
Pump flow13.9 gpm | 52.6 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeII/I
Controlposition and draft control
Rear lift (at ends)3500 lbs | 1587 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)2621 lbs | 1188 kg
Pto
2WD Rear PTOlive
4WD Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540
Engine RPM540@1789
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)77 inches | 195 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)76 inches | 193 cm
Weight4915 to 5315 pounds
Front tire6.00-16
2WD Rear tire (2WD)13.6-28
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps45
Battery CCA420
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Perkins 903.27T
(no label)turbocharged diesel
(no label)3-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement165 ci | 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke3.74x5.00 inches | 95 x 127 mm
Power (net)60 hp | 44.7 kW
Air cleanerdual paper elements
Pre-heatingthermostart
Compression17.3:1
Rated RPM2250
Torque145 lb-ft | 196.6 Nm
Torque RPM1400
Starter volts12
Oil capacity7.2 qts | 6.8 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)10.8 qts | 10.2 L

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)8-speed sliding gear
(no label)8-speed synchro shuttle
Transmission
Typesliding gear
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutchdry disc
(no label)Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high)
Typesynchro shuttle
Gears8 forward and reverse
Clutchdry disc
(no label)Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with synchronized shuttle shifting.

Dimensions

Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag) (2WD)Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28
4WD Standard tires (ag) (4WD)Front: 260/80R-20. Rear: 14.9-28
2WD Ag front (2WD)9.00-10
2WD Ag front (2WD)9.5L-15
2WD Ag front (2WD)11L-15
2WD Ag front (2WD)6.5-16
2WD Ag rear (2WD)18.4-16.1
2WD Ag rear (2WD)14.9-24
2WD Ag rear (2WD)14.9-28
4WD Lawn/turf front (4WD)10.5/80-18
4WD Lawn/turf rear (4WD)14.9-24
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)77 inches | 195 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)76 inches | 193 cm
2WD Length (2WD)132 inches | 335 cm
4WD Length (4WD)134 inches | 340 cm
Width71.5 inches | 181 cm
Height (ROPS)74.5 inches | 189 cm
Height (Folded ROPS)72.5 inches | 184 cm
Ground clearance13.5 inches | 34 cm
2WD Front tread48 to 72 inches | 121 to 182 cm
4WD Front tread51.4 to 63.6 inches | 130 to 161 cm
2WD Rear tread56 to 84 inches | 142 to 213 cm
4WD Rear tread56 to 72 inches | 142 to 182 cm
Weight
2WD4915 lbs | 2229 kg
4WD5315 lbs | 2410 kg
4WD Operating (4WD)5110 lbs | 2317 kg