Massey Ferguson 255 Row-Crop tractor Specs & Features

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Massey Ferguson 255 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications

Massey Ferguson 255 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1975 – 1981.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Massey Ferguson 255 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Massey Ferguson 255 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Massey Ferguson
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Original price:	$8,100 (1981 )
The 255 was available in three versions: standard, row-crop, and low-profile. No information currently available on the turbocharged 255T variant. It may have been built in Turkey by Uzel and possibly in India.

Massey Ferguson 255 Power

Engine:
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

Massey Ferguson 255 Electrical

Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	37
Battery volts:	12
Battery AH:	95

Massey Ferguson 255 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

Differential lock:

mechanical rear

Steering:

power

Brakes:

differential dry disc

Cab:

Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional.

Transmissions:

8-speed gear

12-speed partial power shift

Capacity

Fuel:	18.5 gal 70.0 L
Hydraulic system:	8 gal 30.3 L

Hydraulics

Capacity:	8 gal 30.3 L
Pressure:	2300 psi 158.6 bar
Valves:	0 to 2
Pump flow:	10 gpm 37.9 lpm
	4.5 gpm 17.0 lpm (3-point)
Total flow:	19.5 gpm 73.8 lpm
Steering flow:	5 gpm 18.9 lpm

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:	I/II
Rear lift:	3800 lbs 1723 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	live (two-stage clutch)
Rear RPM:	540

Massey Ferguson 255 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Perkins
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	236 ci 3.9 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.875×5.00 inches 98 x 127 mm
Air cleaner:	paper and felt
Compression:	16:1
Rated RPM:	2000
Starter volts:	12

Massey Ferguson 255 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Type:	gear
Gears:	8 forward and 2 reverse

Massey Ferguson 255 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	82 inches 208 cm
Height (hood):	57.6 inches 146 cm (low-profile)
	63.1 inches 160 cm (standard) 69.6 (row-crop)
Ground clearance:	10.4 inches 26 cm (low-profile)
	16 inches 40 cm (standard)
	19.6 inches 49 cm (row-crop)
Front tread:	48 to 72 inches 121 to 182 cm
Front tread:	52 to 76 inches 132 to 193 cm (row-crop)
Rear tread:	56 to 90 inches 142 to 228 cm
Rear tread:	55 to 87 inches 139 to 220 cm (low-profile)

Massey Ferguson 255 Weight
Gas Shipping:	5600 lbs 2540 kg
Diesel Shipping:	5850 lbs 2653 kg
Gas Operating:	6140 lbs 2785 kg
Diesel Operating:	6415 lbs 2909 kg
Ballasted:	7310 lbs 3315 kg

Massey Ferguson 255 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1189

Nebraska Tractor Test 1189
203 diesel 12-speed 2WD September 4 – 24, 1975 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1189 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	50.69 hp 37.8 kW
Fuel use:	3.2 gal/hour 12.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	45.55 hp 34.0 kW
Fuel use:	2.9 gal/hour 11.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	42.07 hp 31.4 kW
Fuel use:	3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour
Gear 1HL used for power test.
Max pull:	5,257 lbs 2384 kg
Gear 2LH used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1190

Nebraska Tractor Test 1190
Gasoline 12-speed 2WD September 4 – 25, 1975 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1190 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	50.01 hp 37.3 kW
Fuel use:	4.7 gal/hour 17.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	47.14 hp 35.2 kW
Fuel use:	4.3 gal/hour 16.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	42.22 hp 31.5 kW
Fuel use:	4.9 gal/hour 18.5 l/hour
Gear 1HL used for power test.
Max pull:	5,668 lbs 2571 kg
Gear 2LH used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1250

Nebraska Tractor Test 1250
236 diesel 12-speed 2WD August 23 – September 1, 1977 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1250 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	52.68 hp 39.3 kW
Fuel use:	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	48.37 hp 36.1 kW
Fuel use:	2.9 gal/hour 11.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	43.49 hp 32.4 kW
Fuel use:	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Gear 1HL used for power test.
Max pull:	5,591 lbs 2536 kg
Gear 2LH used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Massey Ferguson 255 a good tractor?

The Massey Ferguson 255 is one of the great tractors in the Massey Ferguson stable, and it has earned Massey Ferguson a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Massey Ferguson 255 take?

Check out the Massey Ferguson 255 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Massey Ferguson made the 245

The Massey Ferguson 255 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1975 – 1981