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Massey Ferguson 142 vs Massey Ferguson 255
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 142 vs Massey Ferguson 255
The Massey Ferguson 142 and the Massey Ferguson 255 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 142 leads on rated power with 52 hp against 51 hp. In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 142 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 255 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
52 hp
51 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
air-cooledReference
Three speeds in two ranges plus two-speed power shift.Reference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Variants
142
2WDReference
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142A
4WDReference
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255T
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turbocharged engineReference
Engine
Engine
38.8 kWReference
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Displacement
2.9 LReference
3.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 120 mmReference
98 x 114 mmReference
Power
38.8 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
paper and feltReference
Rated RPM
2150Reference
2000Reference
Torque
174.5 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
13.0 LReference
5.7 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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31.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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32.4 kWReference
Compression
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7:1Reference
Coolant capacity
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10.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
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39.3 kWReference
Max power
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32.4 kWReference
Fuel Type
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Option 1: Gasoline\\nOption 2: DieselReference
No of Cylinders
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4-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
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2,000Reference
Compression ratio
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Option 1: 16:1\\nOption 2: 18.5:1\\nOption 3: 7:1Reference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 1 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Type
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partial power shiftReference
Transmission
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Multi-PowerReference
Transmission Type
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PowershiftReference
Capacities
Fuel
34.8 LReference
70.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
4.5 LReference
30.3 LReference
Capacity
4.5 LReference
30.3 LReference
Rear Type
IReference
II/IReference
Rear lift
1000 kgReference
1723 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
live (two-stage clutch)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
PTO (claimed)
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37.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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39.3 kWReference
Pressure
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158.6 barReference
Valves
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0 to 2Reference
Pump flow
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17.0 lpmReference
Total flow
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73.8 lpmReference
Steering flow
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18.9 lpmReference
Engine RPM
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540@1683Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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36.1 kWReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
198 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
201 cmReference
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Front tire
5x16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
10x24Reference
16.9-24Reference
2WD Ag front
5x16Reference
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4WD Ag front
7x18Reference
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Ag rear
12.4/11x24Reference
21.5-16.1 (low-profile)Reference
2WD Length
287 cmReference
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4WD Length
294 cmReference
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Width
101 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
120 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
189 cmReference
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2WD Ground clearance
28 cmReference
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4WD Ground clearance
21 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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208 cmReference
Weight
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5600 to 6415 poundsReference
Ag front
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9.5L-10 (low-profile)Reference
Height (hood)
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160 cmReference
Ground clearance
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49 cmReference
Front tread
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132 to 193 cmReference
Rear tread
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139 to 220 cmReference
Gas Shipping
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2540 kgReference
Diesel Shipping
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2653 kgReference
Gas Operating
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2785 kgReference
Diesel Operating
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2909 kgReference
Ballasted
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3315 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 255 attachments
255 Serial Numbers
1974
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9A202190Reference
1975
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9A207681Reference
1976
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9A232539Reference
1977
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9A254045Reference
1978
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9A276935Reference
1979
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9A296946Reference
1980
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9A326169Reference
1981
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9A339343Reference
1982
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9A350584Reference
1983
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9A354679Reference
Location:
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Below instrument panelReference
Electrical
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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37Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Battery AH
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95Reference
Battery size
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95 AHReference
Test results
Fuel use
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12.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
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2536 kgReference
Speeds
General
Make & Model
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Massey FergusonReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Hydraulics
Maximum operating pressure
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2,300 psiReference
Remote Valves
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0 to 2Reference
Steering & Implements flow
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5 gpm (10 gpm, 4.5 gpm (3-point))Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category II/IReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
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1,723.6 kgReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
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146.3 cmReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.