Tractor · 1975Unverified
Massey Ferguson 255
Massey Ferguson 255 — 200 Series · 51 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
51 hp
Max power
31.4 kW
Weight
5600 to 6415 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Detroit, Michigan, USAReference
Original price was $8,100 in 1981Reference
The 255 was available in three versions: standard, row-crop, and low-profile. No information currently available on the turbocharged 255T variant. It may have been built in Turkey by Uzel and possibly in India.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Differential dry disc brakesReference
Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional.Reference
Variants
255Tturbocharged engineReference
Engine
Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl dieselReference
Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl dieselReference
Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Drawbar (claimed)31.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)32.4 kWReference
PerkinsReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 127 mmReference
Air cleanerpaper and feltReference
Compression16:1Reference
Rated RPM2000Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Perkins AD4.203Reference
Displacement3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke91 x 127 mmReference
Compression18.5:1Reference
Oil capacity8.0 LReference
Coolant capacity10.4 LReference
Perkins AG4.212Reference
gasolineReference
Displacement3.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 114 mmReference
Compression7:1Reference
Oil capacity5.7 LReference
Power at rated engine speed37.8 kWReference
Max power31.4 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed37.3 kWReference
Max power31.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed39.3 kWReference
Max power32.4 kWReference
Transmission
8-speed gearReference
12-speed partial power shiftReference
TypegearReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
TransmissionMulti-PowerReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Three speeds in two ranges plus two-speed power shift.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)37.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)39.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system30.3 LReference
Capacity30.3 LReference
Pressure158.6 barReference
Valves0 to 2Reference
Pump flow37.9 lpmReference
Pump flow17.0 lpmReference
Total flow73.8 lpmReference
Steering flow18.9 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Rear lift1723 kgReference
Rear PTOlive (two-stage clutch)Reference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@1683Reference
Power at rated PTO speed34.0 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed35.2 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed36.1 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel70.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase208 cmReference
Weight5600 to 6415 poundsReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire16.9-24Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag front6.50-16Reference
Ag front7.5L-15Reference
Ag rear16.9-24Reference
Ag rear16.9-26Reference
Ag rear16.9-28Reference
Ag rear16.9-30Reference
Ag rear18.4-26Reference
Ag front5.50-16 (row-crop)Reference
Ag front7.50-10 (low-profile)Reference
Ag front9.5L-10 (low-profile)Reference
Ag rear14.9-38 (row-crop)Reference
Ag rear15.5-38 (row-crop)Reference
Ag rear13.6-38 (row-crop)Reference
Ag rear14.9-24 (low-profile)Reference
Ag rear18.4-16.1 (low-profile)Reference
Ag rear21.5-16.1 (low-profile)Reference
Height (hood)146 cmReference
Height (hood)160 cmReference
Ground clearance26 cmReference
Ground clearance40 cmReference
Ground clearance49 cmReference
Front tread121 to 182 cmReference
Front tread132 to 193 cmReference
Rear tread142 to 228 cmReference
Rear tread139 to 220 cmReference
Gas Shipping2540 kgReference
Diesel Shipping2653 kgReference
Gas Operating2785 kgReference
Diesel Operating2909 kgReference
Ballasted3315 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 255 attachments
front-end loaderReference
255 Serial Numbers
Location:Below instrument panelReference
19749A202190Reference
19759A207681Reference
19769A232539Reference
19779A254045Reference
19789A276935Reference
19799A296946Reference
19809A326169Reference
19819A339343Reference
19829A350584Reference
19839A354679Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps37Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH95Reference
Test results
NTTL 1189: 203 diesel 12-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1190: gasoline 12-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1250: 236 diesel 12-speed 2WDReference
203 diesel 12-speed 2WDSeptember 4 - 24, 1975Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1189 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use12.1 l/hourReference
Fuel use11.0 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use11.7 l/hourReference
Gear 1HL used for power test.Reference
Max pull2384 kgReference
Gear 2LH used for pull test.Reference
Gasoline 12-speed 2WDSeptember 4 - 25, 1975Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1190 fileReference
Fuel use17.8 l/hourReference
Fuel use16.3 l/hourReference
Fuel use18.5 l/hourReference
Max pull2571 kgReference
236 diesel 12-speed 2WDAugust 23 - September 1, 1977Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1250 fileReference
Fuel use12.5 l/hourReference
Max pull2536 kgReference
Speeds
With 14.9-28 rear tires.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.