Massey Ferguson 253

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 253 is a utility tractor with a 3-cylinder turbocharged Perkins diesel engine (Serial No. CN 31219U8264 15S) producing 45.9 hp at 2250 rpm. Key specs: 153 ci displacement, 3.60 in bore, 15.2:1 compression ratio. 8-speed selective gear fixed ratio transmission. 2WD operating weight 4535 lbs. Rear tread width 56.3-83.9 in, front 48.3-72.3 in, 76 in wheelbase. Maximum torque 125 lb-ft at 1600 rpm with 16.9% rise. 41.2 hp PTO power at 540 rpm. 36.2 hp maximum drawbar power with 2450 lbs pull. Hydraulics: 2765 lbs maximum force, 5.3 GPM pump flow rate, 8.3 hp at 2900 psi. Wet disc brakes.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 45.9

Transmission: Selective gear fixed ratio

Operating Weight: 4535 (2WD)

Fuel Type: Diesel

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Massey Ferguson 253 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Average
Greater than 55% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Excellent
Greater than 96% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Perkins
Model
Diesel, Serial No. CN 31219U8264 15S
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
3
Displacement (ci)
153
Bore (in)
3.60
Stroke (in)
5
Rated RPM
2250
Power Output (hp)
45.9

Transmission

Type
Selective gear fixed ratio
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
2 / 8 (with synchronized manual shuttle)
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
125.2 (2WD) / 128 (4WD)
Width (in)
69.7 (2WD) / 73.2 (4WD)
Height (in)
86.6
Operating Weight (lb)
4535 (2WD)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Live with two-stage clutch or independent (4WD)
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD or 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
-
Steering Type
Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
10.8
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Ag
Manufacture - End Year
1998
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
II
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Two-post ROPS
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
Multiple wet disc operated by foot pedals
Hydraulic System Type
Open center

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: November 1988 to January 1989

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Maximum Power: 45.9 HP (34.2 kW) at 2250 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 2.82 Gal/hr (10.66 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.427 lb/hp.hr (0.260 kg/kW.h)
  • Standard PTO Speed (540 rpm): 41.2 HP (30.7 kW) at 1789 rpm with 2.38 Gal/hr (9.01 l/h) consumption and 0.395 lb/hp.hr (0.240 kg/kW.h) efficiency

Drawbar Performance

  • Maximum Drawbar Power: 36.2 HP (27.0 kW) with a drawbar pull of 2450 lbs (10.9 kN) and a speed of 5.54 mph (8.91 km/h) at 1789 engine rpm
  • Fuel Consumption: 0.566 lb/hp.hr (0.344 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 12.28 Hp.hr/gal (2.42 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

  • Maximum Torque: 125.0 lb.-ft. (169.5 Nm) at 1600 rpm
  • Maximum Torque Rise: 16.9%

Hydraulic Performance

  • Maximum Force Exerted: 2765 lbs (12.3 kN)
  • Pump Delivery Rate: 5.3 GPM (20.1 l/min) at minimum pressure
  • Hydraulic Power at Maximum Pressure: 8.3 HP (6.2 kW) at 2900 psi (200 bar)

Overall Efficiency

  • Fuel Efficiency at Rated Engine Speed (2250 rpm): 16.29 Hp.hr/gal (3.21 kW.h/l)
  • Fuel Consumption: 2.82 Gal/hr (10.66 l/h) at this speed



NTTL.(1989).Nebraska Tractor Test S071 for Massey Ferguson 253 Diesel. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2684

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