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Years in Production / 1987–1997

Massey Ferguson

383

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Massey Ferguson 383.

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76hp

Source index power

2WD Only

Drive

1987–1997

Production years

Massey Ferguson

Manufacturer

383 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1987 - 1997

Model year 1987-19881989-1997

300 Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Coventry, England

Original price was $18,000 in 1988

Manufacturer
Massey Ferguson

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Power steering

Wet disc brakes

Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional.

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Pressure
3000 psi206.8 bar
Pump Flow
9.5 gpm (aux pump)36.0 lpm
Pump Flow
4.4 gpm (hitch)16.7 lpm
Total Flow
13.9 gpm52.6 lpm
Total Flow
16.8 gpmOptOptional63.6 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II
Control
position and draft control
Rear Lift At Ends
5410 lbs*Capacity with links horizontal2453 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
live
Rear Type
540 (1.375)

Serial Numbers

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

1987
V01001
1988
N01001
1989
P01001
1990
R01001
1991
S01001
1992
A01001
1993
B01001
1994
C01001
1995
D01001
1996
E01001
1997
F01001

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
45
Battery Cca
4202x
Battery Cca
5401x
Battery Volts
12

383 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Perkins A4.248

diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
248 ci4.1 L
Bore Stroke
3.975x5.00 inches101 x 127 mm
Power
76 hp56.7 kW
Fuel System
direct injection
Air Cleaner
dual dry element
Compression Ratio
16:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Idle Rpm
750-2380
Torque
206 lb-ft279.3 Nm
Torque Rpm
1400
Firing Order
1-3-4-2
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
7.9 qts7.5 L
Coolant Capacity
16 qts15.1 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
28.5 gal107.9 L

383 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Transmission Type
gear
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse

Massey Ferguson383 Transmission

8-speed gear

383 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
84.1 inches213 cm
Weight
6098 lbs2766 kg
Front Tire
7.50-16
Rear Tire
18.4/15-30

Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor, near the brake pedals.

Tires And Tracks

Standard Tires Ag
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 18.4/15-30

See it in action

Videos

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