Massey Ferguson 255
Production ended · 2WD
- Engines
- 3 Diesel · Gasoline
Power
Power specifications| Engine | no record |
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| PTO | 50 hp claimed |
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| PTO, tested | 52.7 hp |
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| Drawbar | 42 hp claimed |
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| Drawbar, tested | 43.5 hp |
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| Listed power | 55 hp PTO basis |
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Engines
Engines fitted to the Massey Ferguson 255| Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl dieselDiesel · 4 cyl | 236 ci |
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| Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl dieselDiesel · 4 cyl | 203 ci |
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| Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl gasolineGasoline · 4 cyl | 212 ci |
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Engine details
- Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
- Bore × stroke
- 3.88 in × 5 in
- Rated speed
- 2,000 rpm
- Compression
- 16:1
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
- Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel
- Bore × stroke
- 3.6 in × 5 in
- Rated speed
- 2,000 rpm
- Compression
- 18.5:1
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
- Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl gasoline
- Bore × stroke
- 3.88 in × 4.5 in
- Rated speed
- 2,000 rpm
- Compression
- 7:1
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
Transmissions
Transmissions for the Massey Ferguson 255| 8-speed geargear | 8F / 2R |
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| Multi-Powerpartial power shift | 12F / 4R |
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Transmission notes
Multi-Power: Three speeds in two ranges plus two-speed power shift.
Weight
Weight specifications| Weight | 6,140 lb operating; Gas |
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| Shipping | 5,600 lb |
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| Ballasted | 7,310 lb |
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Dimensions
Dimensions specifications| Wheelbase | 82 in |
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| Length | no record |
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| Ground clearance | 10.4 in |
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| Front tread, narrowest | 48 in |
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| Front tread, widest | 72 in |
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| Rear tread, narrowest | 56 in |
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| Rear tread, widest | 90 in |
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Capacities
Capacities specifications| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal |
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| Hydraulic system | 8 gal |
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Hydraulics
Hydraulics specifications| Pump flow | 10 gpm |
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| Total flow | 19.5 gpm |
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| Steering flow | 5 gpm |
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| Pressure | 2,300 psi |
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| Remote valves | 0 to 2 |
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Hitch
Hitch specifications| Rear hitch category | II/I |
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| Rear lift capacity | 3,800 lb |
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PTO
PTO specifications| Rear PTO | live (two-stage clutch) |
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| Rear PTO speeds | 540 (1.375) |
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| Engine rpm at PTO speed | 540@1683 |
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Chassis
Chassis specifications| Drive | 2WD |
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| Steering | Power steering |
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| Brakes | Differential dry disc brakes |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
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| Cab | Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional |
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Tires
Tires specifications| Front | 6.00-16 |
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| Rear | 16.9-24 |
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Electrical
Electrical specifications| System voltage | 12 V |
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| Battery capacity | 95 Ah |
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| Charging | alternator |
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| Charging output | 37 A |
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Production
Production specifications| Price new | $8,100 (1981) |
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| Factories | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
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| Built by | Massey Ferguson |
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