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Massey Ferguson 255 vs Massey Ferguson 533
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 255 vs Massey Ferguson 533
The Massey Ferguson 255 and the Massey Ferguson 533 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 533 leads on rated power with 52 hp against 51 hp. Massey Ferguson 533 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 533 is the newer design (2006 vs 1975). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 533 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
51 hp
52 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
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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directReference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
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
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
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
Power (gross)
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38.8 kWReference
Transmission
Type
partial power shiftReference
open centerReference
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission
Multi-PowerReference
gearReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
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Clutch
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305mm dry discReference
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
0 to 2Reference
Pump flow
17.0 lpmReference
50.7 lpmReference
Total flow
73.8 lpmReference
71.5 lpmReference
Steering flow
18.9 lpmReference
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Rear Type
II/IReference
I/IIReference
Rear lift
1723 kgReference
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Rear PTO
live (two-stage clutch)Reference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
540@1683Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
36.1 kWReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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927 kgReference
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
31 cmReference
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
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234 cmReference
Shipping weight
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1960 kgReference
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
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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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.