Lawn Tractor · 1977Unverified
Massey Ferguson 1855
Massey Ferguson 1855 — Garden tractor · 18 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
18 hp
Weight
860 to 950 pounds
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Overview
DistributorMassey FergusonReference
ManufacturerSnapperReference
Garden tractorReference
Built in Fort Worth, Texas, USAReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
1855similar Snapper modelReference
Engine
18HP Onan 781cc 2-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank13.2 LReference
Onan B48MReference
gasolineReference
2-cylinderReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
Displacement47.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke83 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)13.4 kWReference
Compression6.7:1Reference
Idle RPM1800-3650Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference
Point gap0.635 mmReference
Intake valve clearance0.127 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.330 mmReference
Oil capacity1.9 LReference
Transmission
hydrostaticReference
TransmissionSundstrand Series 15 - HT90Reference
Typebelt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Oil capacity4.7 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type0Reference
Rear lift (at ends)294 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type2000Reference
Front PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Front PTO TypepulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase132 cmReference
Weight860 to 950 poundsReference
Front tire18x8.50-8Reference
Rear tire26x12.00-12Reference
Lawn/turf front18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear26x12.00-12Reference
Length198 cmReference
Width115 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)121 cmReference
1855 Weight390 kgReference
1855A Weight430 kgReference
Ground clearance40 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)20 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)20 cmReference
Front tread81 cmReference
Rear tread85 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 1855 attachments
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
54" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
1855 Serial Number Location
Left side of tractor, just behind engine bay.Reference
1855 Serial Numbers
1977200001Reference
1978200500Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
54" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
The Massey 1855 was compatible with the 4250 and 4850 tillers.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.