Compare/Massey Ferguson 1652 vs Massey Ferguson 255

Massey Ferguson 1652 vs Massey Ferguson 255

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1652 vs Massey Ferguson 255

The Massey Ferguson 1652 and the Massey Ferguson 255 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 1652 leads on rated power with 52 hp against 51 hp. Massey Ferguson 1652 is the lighter machine (3,780 kg vs 5,600 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1652 is the newer design (2009 vs 1975). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 1652 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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Massey Ferguson

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Rated power

52 hp

51 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

The DynaQPS tranmission provides partial power shift in addition to a power shuttle. Three ranges, with four power shifts in each range. DynaQPS available only on cab-equipped models.Reference

Three speeds in two ranges plus two-speed power shift.Reference

Original price

$30,457 (2009 hydrostatic Cab )Reference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

50.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

38.9 kWReference

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Displacement

3.0 LReference

3.5 LReference

Emissions

Tier IV InterimReference

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Power (gross)

38.9 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

paper and feltReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2000Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

38.0 LReference

5.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

7.6 LReference

10.4 LReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

Option 1: Gasoline\\nOption 2: DieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

4-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,500 RPMReference

2,000Reference

Emissions compliance

Tier IV InterimReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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31.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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32.4 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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98 x 114 mmReference

Compression

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7:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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39.3 kWReference

Max power

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32.4 kWReference

Compression ratio

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Option 1: 16:1\\nOption 2: 18.5:1\\nOption 3: 7:1Reference

Transmission

DynaQPSReference

Multi-PowerReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

PowerShuttle : 12F and 12R | DynaQPS : 12F and 12RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

30.6 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

29.4 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

partial power shiftReference

Valves

0 to 3Reference

0 to 2Reference

Pump flow

47.3 lpmReference

17.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1579 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

live (two-stage clutch)Reference

Clutch

electro-hydraulicReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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37.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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39.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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30.3 LReference

Pressure

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158.6 barReference

Total flow

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73.8 lpmReference

Steering flow

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18.9 lpmReference

Rear lift

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1723 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@1683Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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36.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

193 cmReference

208 cmReference

Weight

3780 to 4134 poundsReference

5600 to 6415 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5x16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6x28Reference

16.9-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5x16. Rear: 13.6x28Reference

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Optional tires (ag)

Front: 9.5x16. Rear: 16.9x24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x12LL-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

LSW570x648Reference

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Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

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Industrial rear

14.9-24Reference

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Length

337 cmReference

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Width

170 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

261 cmReference

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Height (cab)

229 cmReference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

49 cmReference

Front tread

133 cmReference

132 to 193 cmReference

Rear tread

133 to 163 cmReference

139 to 220 cmReference

ROPS Shipping

1714 kgReference

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Cab Shipping

1875 kgReference

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Max front axle

2100 kgReference

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Max rear axle

2100 kgReference

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Ag front

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9.5L-10 (low-profile)Reference

Ag rear

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21.5-16.1 (low-profile)Reference

Height (hood)

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160 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 1652 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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37Reference

Battery AH

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95Reference

Battery size

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95 AHReference

Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson CB15 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Massey Ferguson CB20 BackhoeReference

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Digging depth

254 cmReference

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Bucket force

1886 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1179 kgReference

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Massey Ferguson CB20 Backhoe

Capacities

Max capacity

3800 kgReference

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Capacity

180.4 ciReference

30.3 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

8.5 qtsReference

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Fuel

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70.0 LReference

General

Make & Model

Massey FergusonReference

SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rear tread spacing

52.4 to 64.4 inchesReference

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Rollover protective structure

Flat operator platform with folding ROPS.Reference

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Power

Max Power

52.2 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

41 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

0 to 3 ValvesReference

0 to 2Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,579.9 kgReference

1,723.6 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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Maximum operating pressure

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2,300 psiReference

Steering & Implements flow

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5 gpm (10 gpm, 4.5 gpm (3-point))Reference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

229.1 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

261.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

337.1 cmReference

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Overall Width

170.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,714.6 kgReference

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Overall Height

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146.3 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

13.6x28Reference

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Front Wheel Type

9.5x16Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

133.9 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Variants

255T

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turbocharged engineReference

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

Test results

Fuel use

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12.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2536 kgReference

Speeds

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.