SPECS / COMPARISON
Farmall 560 vs Massey Ferguson 255
A detailed comparison of the Farmall 560 and the Massey Ferguson 255. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
Farmall 5603080.0 kg (Gasoline: 6558.7 lbs (2975.0 kg) Diesel: 6790.2 lbs)
Massey Ferguson 255290.9 cm (Gasoline: 6139.9 lbs (2785.0 kg) Diesel: 114.5 in.)
| Specification | Farmall 560 Agricultural Tractors | Massey Ferguson 255 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Row-Crop Tractor | Farm Tractor |
| Horsepower | 44.4 kW (59.6 HP) | — |
| Weight | 3080.0 kg (Gasoline: 6558.7 lbs (2975.0 kg) Diesel: 6790.2 lbs) | 290.9 cm (Gasoline: 6139.9 lbs (2785.0 kg) Diesel: 114.5 in.) |
| Transmission Type | Partial power shift | Multi-Power |
| Length | 393.0 cm (140.9 in. (358.0 cm) Hi-Clear: 154.7 in.) | — |
| Pump Flow | 64.4 LPM (12.0 GPM (45.4 LPM) 17.0 GPM) | — |
| Years Made | 1958-1963 | 1975-1981 |
| Engine Model | International Harvester C263 | Perkins A4.236 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | — |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline or LP-gas | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Displacement | 4310 cc (263.0 cu in.) | 3890 cc (237.4 cu in.) |
| Bore | 8.99 cm (3.54 in.) | 9.8 cm (3.87 in.) |
| Stroke | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) | 12.7 cm (5.0 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | — |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | — |
| Compression Ratio | Gasoline: 7.2:1,LP-gas: 8.7:1 | — |
| Battery | One 12V , two 6V | 12 V 95A |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 271.0 cm (Steering Wheel Height: 87.8 in. (223.0 cm) Hi-Clear:106.7 in.) | 146.0 cm (Standard: 63.0 in. (160.0 cm) Row-crop: 69.7 in. (177.0 cm) Low-profile: 57.5 in.) |
| Width | 271.0 cm (106.7 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 354.0 cm (95.7 in. (243.0 cm) Hi-Clear: 139.4 in.) | 208.0 cm (81.9 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140.0 l (Gas/Diesel: 33.0 gal (124.9 l) LP-gas: 37.0 gal) | 70.0 l |
| Oil Capacity | 8.5 l (2.2 gal) | 6.6 l (1.7 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 15.1 l (4.0 gal) | 10.4 l (2.7 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 60.6 l (16.0 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 60.6 l (16.0 gal) | — |
| Transmission Model | Torque Amplifier | — |
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 4.5 km/h (Forward: 16.6 MPH (26.7 km/h) Reverse: 2.8 MPH) | 15.1 km/h (Forward: 18.6 MPH (29.8 km/h) Reverse: 9.4 MPH) |
| Brakes | Independent mechanical disc | — |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | — |
| Hitch Type | IH Fast Hitch | Live |
| Steering Type | Manual rack-and-pinion or hydrostatic power | — |
| Front Tires | Ag: 6.00-16, 6.00-20 | Standard: 6.00-16Standard: 6.50-16Standard: 7.5L-15Row-crop: 5.50-16Low-profile: 7.50-10Low-profile: 9.5L-10 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 12.4-38, 13.6-38 | Standard: 16.9-24Standard: 16.9-26Standard: 16.9-28Standard: 16.9-30Standard: 18.4-26Row-crop: 14.9-38Row-crop: 15.5-38Row-crop: 13.6-38Low-profile: 14.9-24Low-profile: 18.4-16.1Low-profile: 21.5-16.1 |
| Steering Flow | 9.5 LPM (2.5 GPM) | — |
| Valves | 1 to 3 | 0-2 |
| Lift Capacity | — | 1723.0 kg (3798.6 lbs) |
| Horsepower (PTO) | — | 38.8 kW (52.1 HP) |
| PTO Type | — | Rear, live type |
| PTO Speed | — | 540 RPM |
| Low Idle | — | 725-775 RPM |
| High Idle | — | 2185 RPM |
| Rated RPM | — | 2000 RPM |
| Firing Order | — | 1-3-4-2 |
| Injection Timing | — | 23 ° |
| Injector Opening Pressure | — | 172.3 bar (2499.7 psi) |
| Spark Plug | — | Champion UJ8 |
| Ground Clearance | — | 26.0 cm (Standard: 15.7 in. (40.0 cm) Row-crop: 19.3 in. (49.0 cm) Low-profile: 10.2 in.) |
| Front Hubs Capacity | — | 1.4 l (Rear axle planetary: 0.4 gal) |
| Steering Capacity | — | 0.9 l (0.3 gal) |
| Drawbar Category | — | Category I or Category II |
| Total Flow | — | 73.8 lpm |
| Working Pressure | — | 158.6 bar |
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