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Massey Ferguson 253 Specs
Massey Ferguson 253 agricultural tractor specifications: tractor type Utility Tractor, horsepower 42.5 kW, weight 2145.0 kg, lift capacity 1190.0 kg.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | |
| Horsepower | 42.5 kW | 57.0 HP |
| Weight | 2145.0 kg | 2WD: 4023.4 lbs (1825.0 kg) 4WD: 4728.9 lbs |
| Lift Capacity | 1190.0 kg | 2623.5 lbs |
| Transmission Type | Synchronized manual shuttle | |
| Length | 325.0 cm | 2WD: 125.2 in. (318.0 cm) 4WD: 128.0 in. |
| Pump Flow | 15.9 LPM | 4.2 GPM |
| Years Made | 1988-1998 | |
| Engine Model | Perkins AT3.152.4 | |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | |
| Cylinders | 3 | |
| Displacement | 2491 cc | 152.0 cu in. |
| Bore | 9.09 cm | 3.58 in. |
| Stroke | 12.70 cm | 5.00 in. |
| Rear PTO Type | Live with two-stage clutch or independent | |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | |
| Rated RPM | 2250 RPM | |
| Battery | 12 V | |
| Starter | Electric | |
| Height | 220.0 cm | Height with ROPS: 86.6 in. |
| Width | 186.0 cm | 2WD: 69.7 in. (177.0 cm) 4WD: 73.2 in. |
| Wheelbase | 195.0 cm | 2WD: 76.0 in. (193.0 cm) 4WD: 76.8 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 29.0 cm | 2WD: 9.4 in. (24.0 cm) 4WD: 11.4 in. |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47.7 l | 12.6 gal |
| Oil Capacity | 10.2 l | 2.7 gal |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 43.0 l | 11.4 gal |
| Gears | 8 forward and 8 reverse | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | |
| Brakes | Wet disc | |
| Drawbar Category | II | |
| Cabin Type | Two-post ROPS | |
| Hitch Type | Position and draft control | |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | |
| Front Tires | Ag: 6.50-16 , 280/80R-20 | |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 13.6-28 , 14.9-28 | |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
