Massey Ferguson 261 Specs ( 1992-1997 )
Overview
The Massey Ferguson 261 is a utility tractor produced between 1992 and 1997 and manufactured by Ursus in Poland. It features a Perkins 3.9L 4-cylinder diesel engine rated at 60 hp and an 8-speed sliding gear transmission. The tractor is configured with a two-wheel drive system, hydrostatic power steering, and a 5,380-pound operating weight.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
The Perkins 3.9L liquid-cooled diesel engine is rated at 2000 RPM and provides a claimed 53 hp at the live 540 RPM rear PTO.
Transmission Configuration:
The mechanical drive features an 8-speed sliding gear transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears that requires the tractor to be stopped and the clutch used to shift.
Chassis and Hitch Specifications:
This 5,380-pound tractor is equipped with a Type II/I rear hitch including position and draft control and has a ground clearance of 13.4 inches.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Poland |
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| Distributor | Massey Ferguson |
| Manufacturer | Ursus |
| Original price | $16,400 (1997) |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.00 inches (98 x 127 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 14.8 qts (14.0 L) |
| Description | Perkins AD4.236 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 236 ci (3.9 L) |
| Power | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 53 hp (39.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears. |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 8-speed sliding gear |
| Type | sliding gear |
Mechanical
| Description | Wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS. |
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| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Fuel | 21 gal (79.5 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 11 gal (41.6 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 11 gal (41.6 L) |
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| Type | open |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | live (two-stage clutch) |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 13.4 inches (34 cm) |
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| Height (ROPS) | 96.5 inches (245 cm) |
| Length | 148 inches (375 cm) |
| Weight | 5,380 lbs (2440 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 87.5 inches (222 cm) |
| Width | 75.9 inches (192 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
| Weight | 5,380 lbs (2440 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 87.5 inches (222 cm) |
| Ag front | 7.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 16.9-30 |
261 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the right side of the Massey Ferguson 261, to the side of the dashboard. |
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References
| Description | MF 200 Series published in 1994, by Massey Ferguson |
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