Compare/Massey Ferguson 255 vs Massey Ferguson 431

Massey Ferguson 255 vs Massey Ferguson 431

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 255 vs Massey Ferguson 431

The Massey Ferguson 255 and the Massey Ferguson 431 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 431 leads on rated power with 52 hp against 51 hp. Massey Ferguson 431 is the lighter machine (1,960 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 431 is the newer design (2004 vs 1975). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 431 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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Best match

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Massey Ferguson

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Clear

Rated power

51 hp

52 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

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

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Final drives

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bull gearReference

Variants

255T

turbocharged engineReference

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Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

32.4 kWReference

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Displacement

3.5 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 114 mmReference

105 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

paper and feltReference

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Compression

7:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

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Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

39.3 kWReference

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Max power

32.4 kWReference

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Fuel Type

Option 1: Gasoline\\nOption 2: DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,000Reference

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Compression ratio

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

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Fuel tank

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48.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

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38.8 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIReference

Power (gross)

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38.8 kWReference

Transmission

Type

partial power shiftReference

gearReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

Multi-PowerReference

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Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

37.3 kWReference

32.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

39.3 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

30.3 LReference

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Capacity

30.3 LReference

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Pressure

158.6 barReference

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Valves

0 to 2Reference

2Reference

Pump flow

17.0 lpmReference

34.1 lpmReference

Total flow

73.8 lpmReference

71.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

18.9 lpmReference

20.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift

1723 kgReference

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Rear PTO

live (two-stage clutch)Reference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1683Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

36.1 kWReference

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SCV flow

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50.7 lpmReference

Control

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position control and top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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927 kgReference

Clutch

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305mm dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

70.0 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

208 cmReference

193 cmReference

Weight

5600 to 6415 poundsReference

1960 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

16.9-24Reference

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Ag front

9.5L-10 (low-profile)Reference

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Ag rear

21.5-16.1 (low-profile)Reference

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Height (hood)

160 cmReference

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Ground clearance

49 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 193 cmReference

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Rear tread

139 to 220 cmReference

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Gas Shipping

2540 kgReference

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Diesel Shipping

2653 kgReference

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Gas Operating

2785 kgReference

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Diesel Operating

2909 kgReference

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Ballasted

3315 kgReference

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Length

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325 cmReference

Width

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166 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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234 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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178 cmReference

Shipping weight

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1960 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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31 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 255 attachments

255 Serial Numbers

1974

9A202190Reference

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1975

9A207681Reference

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1976

9A232539Reference

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1977

9A254045Reference

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1978

9A276935Reference

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1979

9A296946Reference

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1980

9A326169Reference

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1981

9A339343Reference

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1982

9A350584Reference

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1983

9A354679Reference

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Location:

Below instrument panelReference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

37Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

95Reference

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Battery size

95 AHReference

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Ground

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negativeReference

Test results

Fuel use

12.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2536 kgReference

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Speeds

General

Make & Model

Massey FergusonReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Hydraulics

Maximum operating pressure

2,300 psiReference

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Remote Valves

0 to 2Reference

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Steering & Implements flow

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

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category II/IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,723.6 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

146.3 cmReference

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Massey Ferguson 431 attachments

431 Serial Numbers

2004

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EN00001Reference

2005

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EP00001Reference

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.