SPECS / COMPARISON
International Harvester 884 vs Massey Ferguson 255
A detailed comparison of the International Harvester 884 and the Massey Ferguson 255. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
International Harvester 8842680.0 kg (Utility: 6062.7 lbs (2750.0 kg) Row-crop: 6316.2 lbs (2865.0 kg) 4WD: 7220.1 lbs (3275.0 kg) Low-profile: 5908.4 lbs)
Massey Ferguson 255290.9 cm (Gasoline: 6139.9 lbs (2785.0 kg) Diesel: 114.5 in.)
Lift Capacity
International Harvester 8841630.0 kg (3593.5 lbs)
Massey Ferguson 2551723.0 kg (3798.6 lbs)
| Specification | International Harvester 884 Agricultural Tractors | Massey Ferguson 255 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | Farm Tractor |
| Horsepower | 54.4 kW (73.0 HP) | — |
| Weight | 2680.0 kg (Utility: 6062.7 lbs (2750.0 kg) Row-crop: 6316.2 lbs (2865.0 kg) 4WD: 7220.1 lbs (3275.0 kg) Low-profile: 5908.4 lbs) | 290.9 cm (Gasoline: 6139.9 lbs (2785.0 kg) Diesel: 114.5 in.) |
| Lift Capacity | 1630.0 kg (3593.5 lbs) | 1723.0 kg (3798.6 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Two-speed power shift with dry disc clutch | Multi-Power |
| Length | 360.0 cm (Utility: 141.7 in. (360.0 cm) Row-crop: 139.0 in. (353.0 cm) 4WD: 148.0 in. (376.0 cm) Low-profile: 141.7 in.) | — |
| Years Made | 1979-1984 | 1975-1981 |
| Engine Model | International Harvester D-268 | Perkins A4.236 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | — |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 4392 cc (268.0 cu in.) | 3890 cc (237.4 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.01 cm (3.94 in.) | 9.8 cm (3.87 in.) |
| Stroke | 14.00 cm (5.51 in.) | 12.7 cm (5.0 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent with hydraulic wet disc clutch | — |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 /1000 RPM | — |
| Rated RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V 95A |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 143.0 cm (Steering Wheel Height: Utility: 63.8 in. (162.0 cm) Row-crop: 65.0 in. (165.0 cm) 4WD: 63.8 in. (162.0 cm) Low-profile: 56.3 in.) | 146.0 cm (Standard: 63.0 in. (160.0 cm) Row-crop: 69.7 in. (177.0 cm) Low-profile: 57.5 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 212.0 cm (Utility: 87.8 in. (223.0 cm) Row-crop: 84.3 in. (214.0 cm) 4WD: 85.0 in. (216.0 cm) Low-profile: 83.5 in.) | 208.0 cm (81.9 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 27.0 cm (Utility: 17.7 in. (45.0 cm) Row-crop: 19.7 in. (50.0 cm) 4WD: 17.7 in. (45.0 cm) Low-profile: 10.6 in.) | 26.0 cm (Standard: 15.7 in. (40.0 cm) Row-crop: 19.3 in. (49.0 cm) Low-profile: 10.2 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75.7 l (20.0 gal) | 70.0 l |
| Oil Capacity | 8.3 l (2.2 gal) | 6.6 l (1.7 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 13.6 l (3.6 gal) | 10.4 l (2.7 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 34.1 l (9.0 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 34.1 l (9.0 gal) | — |
| Transmission Model | Torque Amplifier | — |
| Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 9.9 km/h (Forward: 19.8 MPH (31.8 km/h) Reverse: 6.2 MPH) | 15.1 km/h (Forward: 18.6 MPH (29.8 km/h) Reverse: 9.4 MPH) |
| Brakes | Independent hydraulic wet disc | — |
| Drawbar Category | II | Category I or Category II |
| Cabin Type | Two-post ROPS or Cab | — |
| Hitch Type | Position and draft control | Live |
| Steering Type | Power | — |
| Front Tires | Ag: 7.50-18 | 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: 18.4-30 , 15.5-38 | 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 |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | — |
| Total Flow | 58.3 LPM (15.4 GPM) | 73.8 lpm |
| Valves | 1 to 2 | 0-2 |
| 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 |
| Firing Order | — | 1-3-4-2 |
| Injection Timing | — | 23 ° |
| Injector Opening Pressure | — | 172.3 bar (2499.7 psi) |
| Spark Plug | — | Champion UJ8 |
| Front Hubs Capacity | — | 1.4 l (Rear axle planetary: 0.4 gal) |
| Steering Capacity | — | 0.9 l (0.3 gal) |
| Working Pressure | — | 158.6 bar |
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