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Overview
Production
Manufacturer
Massey Ferguson
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Row-Crop tractor
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Built in Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Original price was $8,100 in 1981
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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.
Engine
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Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
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Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel
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Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl gasoline
Transmission
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8-speed gear
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12-speed partial power shift
Power
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
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Two-wheel drive
Differential lock
mechanical rear
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Power steering
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Differential dry disc brakes
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Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional.
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
Pump flow
4.5 gpm (3-point) | 17.0 lpm
Total flow
19.5 gpm | 73.8 lpm
Steering flow
5 gpm | 18.9 lpm
Hitch
Rear Type
II/I
Rear lift
3800 lbs | 1723 kg
Pto
Rear PTO
live (two-stage clutch)
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Engine RPM
540@1683
Dimensions
Wheelbase
82 inches | 208 cm
Weight
5600 to 6415 pounds
Front tire
6.00-16
Rear tire
16.9-24
Electrical
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
37
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
95
Engine
Engine options
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Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
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Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel
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Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl gasoline
Engine detail
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Perkins
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diesel
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4-cylinder
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liquid-cooled
Displacement
236 ci | 3.9 L
Bore/Stroke
3.875x5.00 inches | 98 x 127 mm
Air cleaner
paper and felt
Compression
16:1
Rated RPM
2000
Starter volts
12
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Perkins AD4.203
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diesel
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4-cylinder
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liquid-cooled
Displacement
203 ci | 3.3 L
Bore/Stroke
3.60x5.00 inches | 91 x 127 mm
Compression
18.5:1
Rated RPM
2000
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
8.5 qts | 8.0 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)
11 qts | 10.4 L
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Perkins AG4.212
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gasoline
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4-cylinder
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liquid-cooled
Displacement
212 ci | 3.5 L
Bore/Stroke
3.875x4.50 inches | 98 x 114 mm
Compression
7:1
Rated RPM
2000
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
6 qts | 5.7 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)
11 qts | 10.4 L
Transmission
Transmission options
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8-speed gear
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12-speed partial power shift
Transmission
Type
gear
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission
Multi-Power
Type
partial power shift
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
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Three speeds in two ranges plus two-speed power shift.