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Years in Production / 1998–1999

Massey Ferguson

263

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Massey Ferguson 263.

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60hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1998–1999

Production years

Massey Ferguson

Manufacturer

263 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1998 - 1999

200 Three Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Coventry, England

Original price was $25,000 in 1999

Manufacturer
Massey Ferguson

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Independent mechanical wet disc brakes

Two-post folding ROPS.

Differential Lock
mechanical rear

Capacity

Fuel
12.6 gal47.7 L
Hydraulic System
11.4 gal43.1 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
11.4 gal43.1 L
Pressure
2610 psi180.0 bar
Valves
2
Pump Flow
9.5 gpm36.0 lpm
Pump Flow
13.9 gpmOptOptional52.6 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II/I
Control
position and draft control
Rear Lift At Ends
3500 lbs1587 kg
Rear Lift At24610mm
2621 lbs1188 kg

Pto

2wd Rear Pto
live
4wd Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540
Engine Rpm
540@1789

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
45
Battery Cca
420
Battery Volts
12

263 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Perkins 903.27T

turbocharged diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
165 ci2.7 L
Bore Stroke
3.74x5.00 inches95 x 127 mm
Power Net
60 hp44.7 kW
Air Cleaner
dual paper elements
Pre Heating
thermostart
Compression Ratio
17.3:1
Rated Rpm
2250
Torque
145 lb-ft196.6 Nm
Torque Rpm
1400
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
7.2 qts6.8 L
Coolant Capacity
10.8 qts10.2 L
Cylinders
3
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Perkins 2.7L 3-cyl diesel

263 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high)

Transmission Type
sliding gear
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
dry disc

Transmission (Option 2)

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

Transmission Type
synchro shuttle
Gears
8 forward and reverse
Clutch
dry disc

Transmission Options

8-speed sliding gear

8-speed synchro shuttle

263 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions And Tires

2wd Wheelbase
77 inches195 cm
4wd Wheelbase
76 inches193 cm
Weight
4915 to 5315 pounds
Front Tire
6.00-16
2wd Rear Tire
13.6-28

Tires And Tracks

2wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28
4wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 260/80R-20. Rear: 14.9-28
2wd Ag Front
9.00-10
2wd Ag Front
9.5L-15
2wd Ag Front
11L-15
2wd Ag Front
6.5-16
2wd Ag Rear
18.4-16.1
2wd Ag Rear
14.9-24
2wd Ag Rear
14.9-28
4wd Lawn Turf Front
10.5/80-18
4wd Lawn Turf Rear
14.9-24

See it in action

Videos

Watch Massey Ferguson 263 videos from their original YouTube creators.

1999 MASSEY FERGUSON 263 Tractor Walk Around & Operational Video $15,900

Video by DaporeBrothersLLC

Watch on YouTube ↗

263 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Oced Tractor Test1850

Diesel 8-speed shuttle 4WDMay 1 - June 1, 1999Link: OCED Tractor Test 1850 file

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 5 used for power test.

Gear 3L used for pull test.

Power At Rated Engine Speed
53.0 hp39.5 kW
Fuel Use
3.6 gal/hour13.6 l/hour
Fuel Use
3.0 gal/hour11.4 l/hour
Fuel Use
3.5 gal/hour13.2 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
49.2 hp36.7 kW
Max Power
42.4 hp31.6 kW
Max Pull
4520 lbs2050 kg