The Massey Ferguson 563 tractor hydraulic capacity is 9.2 gal | 34.8 L, pump flow is 13.4 gpm | 50.7 lpm, and hydraulic type is open center.
Massey Ferguson 563 Hydraulic Capacity & Flow Specs
| Hydraulic type | open center |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic capacity | 9.2 gal | 34.8 L |
| Pump flow | 13.4 gpm | 50.7 lpm |
| Total hydraulic flow | 18.9 gpm | 71.5 lpm |
| Hydraulic valves | 2 |
Massey Ferguson 563 Hitch, Remote & Lift Specs
| Rear hitch type | I/II |
|---|---|
| Rear lift at 24 inches | 2,711 lbs | 1229 kg |
Massey Ferguson 563 Useful Hydraulic Calculations
| Pump flow per gallon of hydraulic capacity | 1.5 gpm per gal |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic tank turnover estimate | about 0.7 minutes at rated pump flow |
| Total flow vs pump flow | 141% of listed pump flow |
| Rear lift per pump gpm | 202.3 lb per gpm |
| Rear lift per hydraulic gallon | 294.7 lb per gal |
| Pump flow per listed valve | 6.7 gpm per valve |
| Metric capacity vs pump flow | 34.8 L capacity with 13.4 gpm pump flow |
Massey Ferguson 563 Hydraulic Comparison Charts
Hydraulic capacity comparison
Pump flow comparison
Rear lift comparison
Valve / remote count comparison
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the utility and row-crop tractor category. These are comparison guides only; use the operator manual and exact tractor configuration before buying parts, oil, loaders or hydraulic implements.
Massey Ferguson 563 Steering, Brakes & Mechanical Hydraulic Notes
| Steering | Power steering |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
Massey Ferguson 563 Hydraulic Capacity FAQ
Is the Massey Ferguson 563 hydraulic capacity big or small for its size?
The Massey Ferguson 563 lists 9.2 gal | 34.8 L of hydraulic capacity, which is below the 18 gal benchmark for this group. Real talk: that is not automatically bad, but it gives you less oil volume as a heat buffer during loader work, hydraulic motors or long remote use.
Will the Massey Ferguson 563 hydraulics feel fast or slow?
The useful speed clue is 13.4 gpm | 50.7 lpm pump flow, close to the 14 gpm benchmark for this group. It should be normal for general tractor hydraulic work, assuming the pump and valves are healthy.
What matters most for loader speed on the Massey Ferguson 563?
On the Massey Ferguson 563, 13.4 gpm | 50.7 lpm pump flow is around normal for loader/cylinder speed and 2,711 lb listed lift is the number to watch for implement weight. Flow is the speed number; pressure and lift are the force numbers.
How do you judge hydraulic implement fit on the Massey Ferguson 563?
For implement matching, the useful checks are 13.4 gpm flow, 2,711 lb listed lift, 2 remote/valve listing, and I/II hitch. That combination is in the normal flow range for this size group, best kept realistic on heavy rear implements, and has less oil volume to absorb heat during long hydraulic jobs, so match the implement by hydraulic demand, hitch category and actual tractor setup rather than model name alone.
Is the Massey Ferguson 563 rear lift capacity strong?
The listed lift figure is 2,711 lbs | 1229 kg, below the 7,000 lb benchmark. Keep rear implements realistic and pay attention to weight carried behind the lift points.
Are the Massey Ferguson 563 hydraulic remotes enough?
The Massey Ferguson 563 lists 2 for valves/remotes. That is about normal for this category.
Will the Massey Ferguson 563 hydraulics handle long hydraulic jobs?
The useful heat clues are 9.2 gal of hydraulic capacity and 13.4 gpm flow. That is a fairly normal flow-to-oil-volume relationship for mixed tractor work.
What do the Massey Ferguson 563 hitch hydraulic specs mean?
The hitch-side hydraulic clues are that rear hitch type is I/II and listed lift is 2,711 lbs | 1229 kg. For real implement choice, hitch category gets it connected, lift capacity gets it raised, and hydraulic flow gets cylinders moving at a usable speed.
What hydraulic system does the Massey Ferguson 563 use?
The hydraulic system is listed as open center with 13.4 gpm | 50.7 lpm pump flow. The system type tells you how the hydraulics are arranged; the flow and pressure numbers tell you more about real-world speed and force.
What should you check before servicing the Massey Ferguson 563 hydraulics?
For service planning, the oil-volume figure is 9.2 gal | 34.8 L, the system is listed as open center, and flow is listed at 13.4 gpm. Use the dipstick or sight glass and the operator manual as the final source before servicing.
Hydraulic capacity, pressure, flow, valves, remotes and lift specs can vary by year, market, transmission, pump option, loader package and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, hydraulic oil dipstick/sight glass, parts book and official masseyferguson.com website before buying hydraulic oil, servicing the system or sizing hydraulic implements.
