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Massey Ferguson 1155

Massey Ferguson 1155 — Row-Crop tractor · 141 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 1155 is a tractor with a rated power output of 141 hp, positioning it at the higher end of its class. Manufactured between 1973 and 1978, this model features an 8-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a two-wheel drive and powershift transmission. It has an operating weight range of 11750 to 14905 pounds, suitable for operations covering 200–800 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
141 hp
Max power
87.8 kW
Weight
11750 to 14905 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
119 rows
Recorded power
141 hp
Transmissions
12-speed two-speed power shift
Production years
1973-1978
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Original price was $25,000 in 1978Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Cab standard.Reference

Engine

Perkins 8.9L 8-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (claimed)87.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)87.8 kWReference
Perkins AV8.540Reference
dieselReference
8-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement8.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke108 x 121 mmReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity18.9 LReference
Coolant capacity47.3 LReference
Power at rated engine speed105.1 kWReference
Max power87.8 kWReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders8-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,200Reference
Bore and stroke4.25x4.75 inchesReference
Compression ratio17.5:1Reference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Transmission

12-speed two-speed power shiftReference
8-speed gearReference
TransmissionMulti-PowerReference
Typetwo-speed power shiftReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch356mm dry discReference
Three gears (1-3), plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low-high), with additional two-speed Multi-Power power shift.Reference
TypegearReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch35.6mm dry discReference
Transmission TypePowershiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)104.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)105.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system83.3 LReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Capacity83.3 LReference
Pressure144.8 barReference
Pump flow75.7 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IIIReference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@2000Reference
Engine RPM1000@2000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed100.0 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel208.2 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase276 cmReference
Weight11750 to 14905 poundsReference
Front tire14L-16Reference
Rear tire18.4-38Reference
Ag front14L-16Reference
Ag rear18.4-38Reference
Length457 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)66 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)40 cmReference
Rear axle82 by 2387 mmReference
Rear axle82 by 2895 mmReference
Front tread152 to 223 cmReference
Rear tread152 to 304 cmReference
Shipping5329 kgReference
Shipping5896 kgReference
Operating6760 kgReference
Ballasted9280 kgReference
Steering wheel200 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 1155 attachments

front-end loaderReference

1155 Serial Numbers

Location:Ahead of instrument panel on left side.Reference
19729B36563Reference
19739B36851Reference
19749B42685Reference
19759B50494Reference
19769B58735Reference
19779B66276Reference
19789B74241Reference
19799B76058Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference
Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson 245 loaderReference
Massey Ferguson 245 High Lift loaderReference

Massey Ferguson 1155 Height

Hood197 cmReference
Cab288 cmReference

Test results

Diesel 12-speed 2WDJune 5 - 15, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1134 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use34.4 l/hourReference
Fuel use32.6 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use34.1 l/hourReference
Gear 5 used for power test.Reference
Max pull7089 kgReference
Gear 1L MP-High used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 18.4x38 rear tires.Reference

General

Make & ModelMassey FergusonReference
Rear Axle Type238.8 cmReference
Country of manufacturerRow-Crop tractorReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakeshydraulic wet discReference
Steering typepowerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Typeclosed centerReference
Maximum operating pressure2,100 psiReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category II/IIIReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Typeposition and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Length457.2 cmReference
Drawbar clearance40.9 cmReference
Front axle clearance66.8 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range18.4-38 inchReference
Front Wheel tread rangeOption 1: 14L-16\\nOption 2: 60 to 88 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference
Cab Air conditioning, temperature differentialCab standard.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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