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Years in Production / 1987–1997
Massey Ferguson
383
Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Massey Ferguson 383.

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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