Production | |
Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Utility tractor | |
Original price | $20600 (1997) |
Massey Ferguson 253 Engine | |
Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Massey Ferguson 253 Transmissions | |
8-speed sliding gear | |
8-speed synchronized manual shuttle | |
Transmission details ... |
Massey Ferguson 253 Power | |
Engine | 57 hp 42.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 48 hp 35.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
Drive | 4x2 2WD |
  | 4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional) |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. |
Capacity | |
Fuel | 12.6 gal 47.7 L |
Hydraulic system | 11.4 gal 43.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
Type | open |
Capacity | 11.4 gal 43.1 L |
Pump flow | 4.2 gpm 15.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
Rear Type | II |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift | 2,621 lbs 1188 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
Rear PTO | live (two-stage clutch) |
  | independent (4WD) |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
2WD Wheelbase | 76.1 inches 193 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 77 inches 195 cm |
Weight | 4020 to 4735 pounds |
Front tire | 6.50-16 |
Rear tire | 13.6-28 (2WD) |
Full dimensions and tires ... |
Massey Ferguson 253 attachments | |
front-end loader | |
Attachment details ... |
253 Serial Numbers | |
Location: | Data plate on tractor's instrument panel |
1988 | N01001 |
1989 | P01001 |
1990 | R01001 |
1991 | S01001 |
1992 | A01001 |
1993 | B01001 |
1994 | C01001 |
1995 | D01001 |
1996 | E01001 |
1997 | F01001 |
1998 | G01001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Electrical | |
Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
Loaders - Compact and Agricultural published in 1989, by Massey Ferguson | |
MF 200 Series published in 1994, by Massey Ferguson |
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Updated on June 9, 2022 |