Massey Ferguson 255

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 255 is a versatile utility tractor that was produced by Massey Ferguson from 1975 to 1981. Available in several variants, including standard, row-crop, and low-profile, it catered to a range of agricultural needs. The tractor could be outfitted with one of three Perkins engines, depending on the desired fuel type and power output, and it featured two types of transmission: a simple gear shift with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears or a more complex Multi-Power transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears. The MF 255 was designed with user convenience in mind, offering hydrostatic power steering and different sized tires for varying agricultural tasks. It demonstrated Massey Ferguson's commitment to providing reliable machinery for the farming community.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 50.0 (AG4.212), 50.0 (AD4.203), 52 (A4.236)

Transmission: Gear shift, Multi-Power (Partial power shift)

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 6140 (Gasoline), 6415 (Diesel)

Fuel Type: Gasoline, Diesel

Massey Ferguson 255 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight
Average
Greater than 48% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Perkins
Model
AG4.212, AD4.203, A4.236
Cooling Type
-
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Gasoline, Diesel
Induction Type
-
Cylinders
4
Displacement (ci)
212, 203, 236
Bore (in)
3.875 (AG4.212, A4.236), 3.60 (AD4.203)
Stroke (in)
4.50 (AG4.212), 5.00 (AD4.203, A4.236)
Rated RPM
2000
Power Output (hp)
50.0 (AG4.212), 50.0 (AD4.203), 52 (A4.236)

Transmission

Type
Gear shift, Multi-Power (Partial power shift)
Forward Gears
8 (gear shift), 12 (Multi-Power)
Reverse Gears
2 (gear shift), 4 (Multi-Power)
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
-
Width (in)
-
Height (in)
63.1 (Standard), 69.6 (Row-crop), 57.6 (Low-profile)
Operating Weight (lb)
6140 (Gasoline), 6415 (Diesel)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Rear, live (two-stage clutch)
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
-
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
11
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Standard, Row-crop, Low-profile
Manufacture - End Year
1981
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
Category II/I
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Open with two-post ROPS
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
-

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