About the Massey Ferguson 255
Engine Horsepower: 55 hp
Manufactured: 1975 to 1981
Massey Ferguson 255 Summary
The Massey Ferguson 255, produced from 1975 to 1981, is a row-crop tractor from the 200 Series built in Detroit, Michigan, USA. It delivers a claimed 42 hp at the drawbar and 50 hp at the PTO, with tested outputs of 43.49 hp at the drawbar and 52.68 hp at the PTO. The tractor features multiple engine options: Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel, Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel, and Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl gasoline. It offers variants including standard, row-crop, low-profile, and the turbocharged 255T.
Massey Ferguson 255 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Where and when was the Massey Ferguson 255 built?
- Manufacturer: Massey Ferguson
- Built in Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Production years: 1975 to 1981
- Original price: $8,100 in 1981
- Available versions: Standard, row-crop, low-profile
Variants
Are there any different versions of the Massey Ferguson 255?
- 255T: Turbocharged engine variant
Engines
What engines were available for the Massey Ferguson 255?
- Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
- Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel
- Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl gasoline
Transmissions
What types of transmissions were offered?
- 8-speed gear
- 12-speed partial power shift
Horsepower
What is the horsepower of the Massey Ferguson 255?
- Drawbar (claimed): 42 hp (31.3 kW)
- PTO (claimed): 50 hp (37.3 kW)
- Drawbar (tested): 43.49 hp (32.4 kW)
- PTO (tested): 52.68 hp (39.3 kW)
Mechanical
What are the mechanical features of the Massey Ferguson 255?
- Two-wheel drive
- Mechanical rear differential lock
- Power steering
- Differential dry disc brakes
- Two-post ROPS, optional canopy
Capacity
What is the capacity of the fuel and hydraulic system?
- Fuel: 18.5 gal (70.0 L)
- Hydraulic system: 8 gal (30.3 L)
Hydraulics
What are the specifications of the hydraulic system?
- Capacity: 8 gal (30.3 L)
- Pressure: 2300 psi (158.6 bar)
- Valves: 0 to 2
- Pump flow: 10 gpm (37.9 lpm)
- 3-point pump flow: 4.5 gpm (17.0 lpm)
- Total flow: 19.5 gpm (73.8 lpm)
- Steering flow: 5 gpm (18.9 lpm)
Tractor Hitch
What type of hitch does the Massey Ferguson 255 have?
- Rear Type: II/I
- Rear lift: 3800 lbs (1723 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO specifications?
- Rear PTO: Live (two-stage clutch)
- Rear PTO Type: 540 (1.375)
- Engine RPM: 540@1683
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire sizes?
- Wheelbase: 82 inches (208 cm)
- Weight: 5600 to 6415 pounds
- Front tire: 6.00-16
- Rear tire: 16.9-24
Electrical
What are the electrical specifications?
- Charging system: Alternator
- Charging amps: 37
- Battery volts: 12
- Battery AH: 95
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