Massey Ferguson 253

Production: 1988 - 1998  

Production
Manufacturer:	Massey Ferguson
Type:	Utility tractor
Original price:	$20600 (1997)

Massey Ferguson 253 Power
Engine:	57 hp 42.5 kW
PTO (claimed):	48 hp 35.8 kW

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
Steering:	hydrostatic power
Brakes:	wet disc
Cab:	Two-post ROPS.
Transmissions:	8-speed sliding gear
8-speed synchronized manual shuttle

Capacity
Fuel:	12.6 gal 47.7 L
Hydraulic system:	11.4 gal 43.1 L

Hydraulics
Type:	open
Capacity:	11.4 gal 43.1 L
Pump flow:	4.2 gpm 15.9 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	II
Control:	position and draft control
Rear lift:	2,621 lbs 1188 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	live (two-stage clutch)
independent (4WD)
Rear RPM:	540

253 Serial Numbers
Location:	Data plate on tractor's instrument panel
1988:	N01001
1989:	P01001
1990:	R01001
1991:	S01001
1992:	A01001
1993:	B01001
1994:	C01001
1995:	D01001
1996:	E01001
1997:	F01001
1998:	G01001

Electrical
Ground:	negative
Battery volts:	12

Engine Detail
Perkins AT3.152.4
turbocharged diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	152 ci 2.5 L
Power:	57 hp 42.5 kW
Air cleaner:	dual dry element
Rated RPM:	2250
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	10.8 qts 10.2 L

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase:	76.1 inches 193 cm
4WD Wheelbase:	77 inches 195 cm
2WD Length:	125.5 inches 318 cm
4WD Length:	128 inches 325 cm
2WD Width:	70 inches 177 cm
4WD Width:	73.3 inches 186 cm
Height (ROPS):	87 inches 220 cm
2WD Weight:	4,020 lbs 1823 kg
4WD Weight:	4,735 lbs 2147 kg
2WD Ground clearance:	9.8 inches 24 cm
4WD Ground clearance:	11.5 inches 29 cm