The Massey Ferguson 583 tractor cooling system capacity is 9.5 gal | 36 L and coolant type is 50/50 ethylene glycol-based coolant.
Massey Ferguson 583 Coolant Capacity Details
Cooling system capacity
9.5 gal | 36 L
Coolant type
50/50 ethylene glycol-based coolant
Coolant mixture ratio
50/50 antifreeze and water
Radiator cap pressure
13 psi | 90 kPa
Coolant Capacity Comparison Chart
Coolant Capacity Comparison
This model
9.5 gal
Average
5.5 gal
Low
3 gal
High
9 gal
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high coolant-capacity ranges for the utility tractor category. Use the exact tractor manual before buying coolant.
Massey Ferguson 583 Extra Coolant Notes
Engine horsepower
80 hp | 59.7 kW
Engine displacement
4.4 L | 268.6 cu in
Capacity note
For the Massey Ferguson 583, the listed cooling system capacity is 9.5 gal | 36 L. Buy slightly more coolant than the exact capacity so you have enough for topping off after air burps out.
Mixture note
50/50 antifreeze and water.
Radiator cap note
The radiator cap pressure listed for the Massey Ferguson 583 is 13 psi | 90 kPa. Do not replace it with a random cap unless the pressure rating matches.
Refill note
Refill slowly, run the tractor until warm with the heater circuit open if fitted, let it cool, then recheck the coolant level. Never remove a hot radiator cap under pressure.
Massey Ferguson 583 Coolant FAQs
How much coolant does a Massey Ferguson 583 take?
The Massey Ferguson 583 takes 9.5 gal | 36 L of coolant. That is above the average utility tractor benchmark, so buy enough coolant before starting instead of relying on one spare jug.
Is 9.5 gal | 36 L a lot of coolant for a Massey Ferguson 583?
Yes. For this tractor category, 9.5 gal | 36 L is above average. This is the sort of refill where you want all coolant on hand before draining, because stopping halfway through the job is annoying and messy.
How many coolant jugs do I need for a Massey Ferguson 583?
This is more than a small top-off job. A 9.5 gal | 36 L system needs about 10 one-gallon containers if you are using premixed coolant. If using concentrate at a 50/50 mix, plan on about 4.8 gal of concentrate and 4.8 gal of distilled water. In metric terms, that is roughly 8 x 5 L containers for a full premix refill.
What coolant should I use in a Massey Ferguson 583?
The listed coolant is 50/50 ethylene glycol-based coolant. Ethylene glycol tells you the base coolant, but the additive package still matters on diesel engines, so match the manual or an approved equivalent. The listed mix is 50/50 antifreeze and water, so do not run straight water except as a short emergency move.
How much concentrate and water does a Massey Ferguson 583 need?
With the listed 50/50 antifreeze and water mix, a full 9.5 gal | 36 L refill works out to about 4.8 gal of antifreeze concentrate and 4.8 gal of distilled water. If using premix, do not add extra water unless the product label says to.
Can I use a different radiator cap on a Massey Ferguson 583?
The listed cap pressure is 13 psi | 90 kPa. That higher-pressure cap helps raise the boiling point, but only if the radiator neck, hoses and overflow path are in good shape. A weak cap or damaged seat can still cause coolant loss.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Coolant specs can change by year, engine, market, radiator option and coolant chemistry. Check the operator manual, parts book and official masseyferguson.com website before draining, flushing or refilling the cooling system.
