Massey Ferguson 283 tractor specifications

1985 - 1999

1985 - 1999 200 SeriesUtility tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Massey Ferguson
Type:Utility tractor
Factories:Coventry, England
Brazil
Original price:$21,000 (1997)

Massey Ferguson 283 Power

Massey Ferguson 283 Power Engine:89 hp
66.4 kW
PTO (claimed):67 hp
50.0 kW

Massey Ferguson 283 Engine

Massey Ferguson 283 Engine Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1985 - 1999

200 Series

Utility tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Perkins A4.248
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	248 ci 4.1 L
Power:	89 hp 66.4 kW
Rated RPM:	2200
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	15.2 qts 14.4 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering:hydrostatic power
Brakes:wet disc
Cab:Two-post ROPS.
Transmission:8-speed sliding gear
Transmission details ...

1985 - 1999

200 Series

Utility tractor

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	sliding gear
Gears:	8 forward and 2 reverse
Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears.

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:21.7 gal
82.1 L
Hydraulic system:10.8 gal
40.9 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:open center
Capacity:10.8 gal
40.9 L

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:II
Control:position and draft control

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:live (two-stage clutch)
Rear RPM:540

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:84.3 inches
214 cm
Weight:5,432 lbs
2463 kg
Front tire:7.50-16
Rear tire:18.4-30
Full dimensions and tires ...

1985 - 1999

200 Series

Utility tractor

Massey Ferguson 283 Tires

Massey Ferguson 283 Tires
Ag front:	7.50-16
Ag rear:	18.4-30

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	84.3 inches 214 cm
Length:	145.6 inches 369 cm
Width:	79.3 inches 201 cm
Height (ROPS):	99.5 inches 252 cm
Weight:	5,432 lbs 2463 kg
Ground clearance:	16.3 inches 41 cm

Massey Ferguson 283 attachments

Massey Ferguson 283 attachments front-end loader Attachment details ...

1985 - 1999

200 Series

Utility tractor

Massey Ferguson 236 Loader

Massey Ferguson 236 Loader
Height (to pin):	125 inches 317 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	102 inches 259 cm
Dump reach:	33.5 inches 85 cm
Dump angle:	36°
Reach at ground:	74 inches 187 cm
Rollback at ground:	10°
Breakout force (at pin):	3420 lbs 1551 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	2500 lbs 1134 kg
Bucket width:	72 inches 182 cm
Raise time to height:	8.7 s
Bucket dump time:	5.6 s
Lowering time:	4.2 s
Rollback time:	3.2 s

283 Serial Numbers

283 Serial Numbers Location:Serial number plate on the dashboard panel of the Massey Ferguson 283.
1988:N01001 (UK)
1989:P01001 (UK)
1990:R01001 (UK)
1991:S01001 (UK)
1992:A01001 (UK)
1993:B01001 (UK)
1994:C01001 (UK)
1995:D01001 (UK)
1996:E01001 (UK)
1997:F01001 (UK)
1998:G01001 (UK)
1999:H01001 (UK)
1988:5469?????? (Brazil)

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