Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 261 vs Massey Ferguson 263

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 261

Utility

power
60 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 261 specs
Massey Ferguson 263 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 263

Utility

power
60 hp
displacement
165 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 263 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 261
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 263

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
26160 hp
26360 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

261 is in the 54th percentile; 263 is in the 54th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 261 higher · +71 ci (+43%)
261236 ci
263165 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

261 is in the 65th percentile; 263 is in the 44th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 261 higher · +1 (+33%)
2614
2633
Median Utility Tractor4

261 is in the 50th percentile; 263 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
2618
2638
Median Utility Tractor12

261 is in the 23rd percentile; 263 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

261 (A)263 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 263Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model261263—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 263Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelAD4.236903.27T—
Power Output60hp60hpSame
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,250RPM▲ 263+250 RPM · +13%
Cylinders43▲ 261+1 · +33%
Displacement236ci165ci▲ 261+71 ci · +43%
Bore3.9in3.7in▲ 261+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 263Difference
TypeSliding gearSliding gear, Synchro shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 263Difference
Length148in132in▲ 261+16 in · +12%
Width75.9in71.5in▲ 261+4.4 in · +6%
Height96.5in74.5in▲ 261+22 in · +30%
Operating Weight5,380lb4,915lb▲ 261+465 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 263Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 263Difference
TypeLive with two stage clutchOptional Transmission or Live PTO—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 263Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 263Difference
Chassis Type4x2 (2WD)Not recorded—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 263Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 263Difference
Coolant3.7gal2.7gal▲ 261+1 gal · +37%

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 263Difference
TypeTwo-post ROPSROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 54th percentile (60 hp)B · 54th percentile (60 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 65th percentile (236 ci)B · 44th percentile (165 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 50th percentile (5,380 lb)B · 47th percentile (4,915 lb)
A · 261B · 263Median Utility Tractor
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