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Years in Production / 1983–1987

Massey Ferguson

283

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Massey Ferguson 283.

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67hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1983–1987

Production years

Massey Ferguson

Manufacturer

283 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1983 - 1987

203 Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Italy

Manufacturer
Massey Ferguson

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Wet disc brakes

Four-post ROPS. Cab available.

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Pressure
2467 psi170.1 bar
Pump Flow
9.5 gpm36.0 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II
Rear Lift
5293 lbs2400 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
540@1944
Engine Rpm
1000@1916

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Battery Volts
12

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Under the hood

Engine Detail

Perkins A4.236

diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
235.8 ci3.9 L
Bore Stroke
3.875x5.00 inches98 x 127 mm
Power
67.1 hp50.0 kW
Rated Rpm
2150
Torque
194 lb-ft263.1 Nm
Torque Rpm
1300
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
16.1 gal60.9 L

283 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Four synchronized gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.

Transmission Type
synchromesh
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse

Massey Ferguson283 Transmission

12-speed synchromesh

283 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions And Tires

2wd Wheelbase
88.2 inches224 cm
4wd Wheelbase
87 inches220 cm
Weight
6030 to 6559 pounds
Front Tire
7.50-20
2wd Rear Tire
13.6-36

Tires And Tracks

2wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 7.50-20. Rear: 13.6-36
4wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 13.6-36
4wd Optional Tires Ag
Front: 16.9-34. Rear: 13.6-38

See it in action

Videos

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