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Massey Ferguson 255 Specs
Massey Ferguson 255 agricultural tractor specifications: tractor type Farm Tractor, weight 290.9 cm, lift capacity 1723.0 kg, transmission type Multi-Power.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Farm Tractor | |
| Weight | 290.9 cm | Gasoline: 6139.9 lbs (2785.0 kg) Diesel: 114.5 in. |
| Lift Capacity | 1723.0 kg | 3798.6 lbs |
| Transmission Type | Multi-Power | |
| Years Made | 1975-1981 | |
| Engine Model | Perkins A4.236 | |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Horsepower (PTO) | 38.8 kW | 52.1 HP |
| Displacement | 3890 cc | 237.4 cu in. |
| Bore | 9.8 cm | 3.87 in. |
| Stroke | 12.7 cm | 5.0 in. |
| 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 | |
| Battery | 12 V 95A | |
| Starter | Electric | |
| Height | 146.0 cm | Standard: 63.0 in. (160.0 cm) Row-crop: 69.7 in. (177.0 cm) Low-profile: 57.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 208.0 cm | 81.9 in. |
| 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. |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70.0 l | |
| Oil Capacity | 6.6 l | 1.7 gal |
| Coolant Capacity | 10.4 l | 2.7 gal |
| Front Hubs Capacity | 1.4 l | Rear axle planetary: 0.4 gal |
| Steering Capacity | 0.9 l | 0.3 gal |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | |
| Max. Travel Speed | 15.1 km/h | Forward: 18.6 MPH (29.8 km/h) Reverse: 9.4 MPH |
| Drawbar Category | Category I or Category II | |
| Hitch Type | Live | |
| Front Tires | Standard: 6.00-16Standard: 6.50-16Standard: 7.5L-15Row-crop: 5.50-16Low-profile: 7.50-10Low-profile: 9.5L-10 | |
| Rear Tires | 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 | |
| Total Flow | 73.8 lpm | |
| Working Pressure | 158.6 bar | |
| Valves | 0-2 |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
