Massey Ferguson 4253

Production ended · 2WD or 4WD

PTO power · claimed

85 hp

Weight
8,430 lb
Engines
1 Diesel
Built
no record
Price new · 1999
$32,400

Power

Power specifications
Engine95 hp net
PTO85 hp claimed
PTO, tested84.1 hp
Drawbar65.6 hp tested
Listed power95 hp engine basis

Engines

Engines fitted to the Massey Ferguson 4253
Perkins 4.0L 4-cyl dieselDiesel · 4 cyl243 ci
Engine details
Perkins 4.0L 4-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
3.94 in × 5 in
Rated speed
2,200 rpm
Rated power
95 hp
Torque
276 lb·ft at 1,500 rpm
Compression
17.3:1
Aspiration
turbocharged diesel
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Transmissions

Transmissions for the Massey Ferguson 4253
8-speed nonsynchronized gearnonsynchronized gear8F / 2R
12-speed partially synchronizedpartially synchronized12F / 4R
12-speed synchronized shuttlesynchronized shuttle12F / 12R
Transmission notes

8-speed nonsynchronized gear: Standard transmission on the ROPS-equipped 4233.

12-speed partially synchronized: Three gears (1-3) plus reverse in two ranges (low/high) two a two-speed synchronized hi-lo shift for each gear. Standard transmission on the cab-equipped 4233.

Weight

Weight specifications
Weight8,430 lb operating

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Wheelbase93 in
Length159 in
Width79 in
Height103 in unspecified
Ground clearance14 in
Rear tread, narrowest60 in
Rear tread, widest84 in

Capacities

Capacities specifications
Fuel tank33.6 gal
Hydraulic system13.2 gal

Hydraulics

Hydraulics specifications
Systemopen center
Pump flow10 gpm
Pressure3,046 psi
Remote valves2 to 4

Hitch

Hitch specifications
Rear hitch categoryII
Controlposition and draft control
Rear lift capacity4,339 lb

PTO

PTO specifications
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO speeds540/1000 (1.375)
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Engine rpm at PTO speed540@1902

Chassis

Chassis specifications
Drive2WD/4WD
SteeringPower steering
BrakesIndependent hydraulic wet disc brakes
Final drivesoutboard planetary
CabTwo-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning

Tires

Tires specifications
Front7.5L-15
Rear18.4-30

Electrical

Electrical specifications
System voltage12 V
Batteries2
Cold cranking590 CCA
Chargingalternator
Groundnegative

Production

Production specifications
Price new$32,400 (1999)
FactoriesCoventry, England
Built byMassey Ferguson

Serial numbers

Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor's cab.

First serial number by year
YearFirst serial
1997F01001
1998G01001
1999H01001

Literature

  • MF Loaders for Compact & Agricultural Tractors Massey Ferguson, 2003
  • MF 4200 Series Massey Ferguson, 1997
  • MF 4200 Series Massey Ferguson, 2000
  • MF 4200 Series Tractors - MF 1000 Series Loaders Dealer Launch Massey Ferguson, 1997
  • MF 4200 Series Specifications Massey Ferguson, 1997

Attachments

  • front-end loader