Massey Ferguson 261

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 261 is a utility tractor that was made from 1992 to 1997. It's a 2-wheel drive tractor with a strong 60 hp diesel engine made by Perkins. This engine is liquid-cooled and has 4 cylinders. The tractor has 8 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, which gives the driver good control over speed.

This tractor is pretty big, measuring 148 inches long, 75.9 inches wide, and 96.5 inches tall. It weighs 5,380 pounds, which is about average for tractors like this. The Massey Ferguson 261 has a three-point hitch at the back for attaching tools. It also has a live PTO that spins at 540 rpm, which is useful for running equipment. The tractor has a two-post ROPS for safety and uses wet disc brakes. It can hold a lot of fuel, with a 79.5-liter tank, so you can work for a long time without stopping.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 60 hp (44.7 kW)

Transmission: Sliding gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 5380 lb (2440 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Massey Ferguson 261 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Massey Ferguson 261 is Average. It is greater than 58% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Massey Ferguson 261 is Average. It is greater than 55% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Massey Ferguson 261 is Average. It is greater than 67% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Massey Ferguson 261 is Poor. It is greater than 9% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Perkins
Model
AD4.236
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement
236 ci (3.9 L)
Bore
3.88 in (98.4 mm)
Stroke
5.00 in (127.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2000
Power Output
60 hp (44.7 kW)

Transmission

Type
Sliding gear
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 (2WD)
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Hydrostatic power
Brake Type
Wet disc