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FeatureMassey Ferguson 253TractorMassey Ferguson 451Tractor
Tractor TypeUtility TractorUtility Tractor
Horsepower42.5 kW38.8 kW
Weight2145.0 kg2375.0 kg
Lift Capacity1190.0 kg1100.0 kg
Transmission TypeSynchronized manual shuttlePartially synchronized with dry disc clutch
Length325.0 cm342.0 cm
Pump Flow15.9 LPM37.9 LPM
Years Made1988-19982002-2006
Engine ModelPerkins AT3.152.4Perkins 1103C-33
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Cylinders33
Displacement2491 cc3294 cc
Bore9.09 cm10.49 cm
Stroke12.70 cm12.70 cm
Rear PTO TypeLive with two-stage clutch or independentLive or independent
Rear PTO Speed540 RPM540 RPM
Rated RPM2250 RPM2200 RPM
Battery12 V12 V
StarterElectricElectric
Height220.0 cm245.0 cm
Width186.0 cm182.0 cm
Wheelbase195.0 cm199.0 cm
Ground Clearance29.0 cm26.0 cm
Fuel Tank Capacity47.7 l57.9 l
Oil Capacity10.2 l—
Hydraulic Capacity43.0 l—
Gears8 forward and 8 reverse8 forward and 8 reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD
BrakesWet discIndependent wet disc
Drawbar CategoryIIII/I
Cabin TypeTwo-post ROPSFlat-deck platform with two-post folding ROPS
Hitch TypePosition and draft controlPosition control and top-link draft sensing
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower
Front TiresAg: 6.50-16 , 280/80R-20Ag: 7.50-16 , 9.5-24
Rear TiresAg: 13.6-28 , 14.9-28Ag: 14.9-28
Hydraulic TypeOpen centerOpen center
Compression Ratio—19.2:1
Final Drive—Planetary
Max. Travel Speed—11.4 km/h
Total Flow—85.2 LPM
Steering Flow—30.3 LPM
SCV Flow—54.9 LPM
Valves—2
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