Massey Ferguson 383

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 383 is a 2WD utility tractor from Massey Ferguson's 300 series, manufactured in Coventry, England between 1987 and 1997. It is equipped with a Perkins A4.248 four-cylinder diesel engine with a displacement of 248 cubic inches, delivering 81 horsepower at 2200 rpm. This tractor features gear-type steering and a transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears. It has a wheelbase of 84.1 inches and a nominal weight of 6098 pounds. The Category II three-point hitch at the tractor's rear end has a lift capacity of 4256 pounds, accompanied by a live PTO at 540 rpm. Its front and rear tire configurations are denoted as standard agricultural type, with power steering, wet disc brakes, and an open-center hydraulic system highlighting its functionality. The two-post ROPS provides protection for the operator, and the tractor’s significant fuel tank capacity of 107.9 liters ensures substantial work periods between refueling.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 81

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 6098

Fuel Type: Diesel

Massey Ferguson 383 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Above Average
Greater than 71% of similar tractors.
Hitch Capacity
Above Average
Greater than 72% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Average
Greater than 48% 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
Natural aspiration
Cylinders
4
Displacement (ci)
248
Bore (in)
3.98
Stroke (in)
5
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output (hp)
81

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
2
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
144.1
Width (in)
78.7
Height (in)
-
Operating Weight (lb)
6098

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Live
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
16
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
-
Hitch Category
II
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
4256
Operator Station Type
Two-post ROPS
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
Differential wet disc
Hydraulic System Type
Open center