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Tractor · 1975Unverified

Massey Ferguson 255

Name: Massey Ferguson 255
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 255 — 200 Series · 51 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 255 is a tractor model rated at approximately 51 horsepower, positioning it at the lighter end of its category. Produced from 1975 to 1981, the 255 is equipped with a 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. Its operating weight is specified as between 5600 and 6415 pounds. The tractor is suitable for operations spanning up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

159 rows

Recorded power

51 hp

Transmissions

8-speed gear

Production years

1975-1981

Verified variants

1 linked source document displayed

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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

Fuel TypeOption 1: Gasoline\\nOption 2: DieselReference

No of Cylinders4-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed2,000Reference

Compression ratioOption 1: 16:1\\nOption 2: 18.5:1\\nOption 3: 7:1Reference

Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

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

Transmission TypePowershiftReference

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

Battery size95 AHReference

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

General

Make & ModelMassey FergusonReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Hydraulics

Maximum operating pressure2,300 psiReference

Remote Valves0 to 2Reference

Steering & Implements flow5 gpm (10 gpm, 4.5 gpm (3-point))Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity1,723.6 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height146.3 cmReference

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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