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Massey Ferguson 254

Massey Ferguson 254 — 204 Series · 43 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 254 is a tractor rated at approximately 43 hp, categorising it as a lighter model within its class. It was produced from 1982 to 1987. The tractor features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine paired with four-wheel drive and a 12-speed gearbox. Its operating weight is listed at 2487 kg, suitable for operations covering up to 200 ac.

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

Rated power
43 hp
Max power
25.3 kW
Weight
2487 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
76 rows
Recorded power
43 hp
Recorded weight
2487 kg
Transmissions
12-speed synchromesh
Production years
1982-1987
Verified variants
0

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Overview

DistributorMassey FergusonReference
ManufacturerLandiniReference
Built in ItalyReference
Original price was $20,600 in 1987Reference
Four-wheel driveReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Differential mechanical dry disc brakesReference
Two-post ROPS.Reference

Variants

5830similar Landini modelReference
253similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

Engine

Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank60.6 LReference
Engine37.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)25.3 kWReference
Perkins AD3.152Reference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke91 x 127 mmReference
Power37.3 kWReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2250Reference
Torque179.0 NmReference
Torque RPM1400Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity10.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed32.3 kWReference
Max power25.3 kWReference

Transmission

12-speed synchromeshReference
TypesynchromeshReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch11-inch dual dry discReference
Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)31.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)32.3 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Pressure155.1 barReference
Valves2Reference
Pump flow34.8 lpmReference
Rear TypeIReference
Controldraft and position controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)2299 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1664 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Front PTOdirect-driveReference
Front PTO Type2250Reference
Power at rated PTO speed30.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase205 cmReference
Weight2487 kgReference
Front tire9.5-20Reference
Rear tire13.6-28Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 9.5-20. Rear: 13.6-28Reference
Length355 cmReference
Width173 cmReference
Height240 cmReference
Operating weight2487 kgReference
Ballasted weight3299 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)30 cmReference
Front tread151 cmReference
Rear tread139 to 190 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel 12-speed 4WDMay 11 - 23, 1983Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1478 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use10.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use9.5 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use9.8 l/hourReference
Gear 8 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2394 kgReference
Gear 4 used for pull test.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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