Massey Ferguson 261

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 261 is a 2WD utility tractor from the 200 series, manufactured by Ursus in Poland for Massey Ferguson. It was in production from 1992 to 1997. It hosts a powerful Perkins AD4.236 four-cylinder diesel engine with a 236 cubic inch displacement, producing 60 hp at 2000 rpm. The MF 261 features a two-post ROPS, hydrostatic power steering, and wet disc brakes. It is fitted with an 8-forward and 2-reverse sliding gear transmission and a live rear PTO that operates at 540 rpm. With a fuel capacity of approximately 79.5 liters and an operating weight of 5,380 lbs, the tractor has a wheelbase of 87.5 inches and a ground clearance of 13.4 inches. It offers practical functionality for a range of utility tasks on the farm.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 60

Transmission: Sliding gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 5380

Fuel Type: Diesel

Massey Ferguson 261 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Average
Greater than 58% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Average
Greater than 45% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Perkins
Model
AD4.236
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement (ci)
236
Bore (in)
3.875
Stroke (in)
5
Rated RPM
2000
Power Output (hp)
60

Transmission

Type
Sliding gear
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
2
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
148
Width (in)
75.9
Height (in)
96.5 (with ROPS)
Operating Weight (lb)
5380

Power Take-Off (PTO)

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

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 (2WD)
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
14.8
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
1997
Hitch Type
Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category
II/I
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Two-post ROPS
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
Wet disc
Hydraulic System Type
Open center

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