Massey Ferguson 283

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 283 is a utility tractor available in 2WD and 4WD configurations. Manufactured by Massey Ferguson in Coventry, England and in Brazil from 1985 to 1999, this model falls under the 200 series. It is powered by a 4.1 L Perkins A4.248 four-cylinder diesel engine and has a rated power of 89 hp. The tractor has a sliding gear transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears. The 283 model is designed with a hydrostatic power steering and wet disc brakes for effective control and stopping power. The operator's station is a two-post ROPS for safety, and it offers a hitch category II on the rear. The tractor also features a hydraulic system of the open center type and a rear PTO with a speed of 540 rpm for compatible attachments.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 89 hp

Transmission: Sliding gear

Drive Type: 2WD or 4WD

Operating Weight: 5,434 lbs

Fuel Type: Diesel

Massey Ferguson 283 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Above Average
Greater than 76% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Poor
Greater than 2% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Perkins
Model
A4.248
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement (ci)
248 ci
Bore (in)
3.98
Stroke (in)
5
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output (hp)
89 hp

Transmission

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

Dimensions

Length (in)
145.6
Width (in)
79.3
Height (in)
99.5
Operating Weight (lb)
5,434 lbs

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 or 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
2WD or 4WD
Steering Type
Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
15.2
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Agricultural
Manufacture - End Year
1999
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
Category II
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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