Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 255

The Massey Ferguson 255 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1975 to 1981 as part of the 200 Series. It was built in Detroit, Michigan, USA, and was available in standard, row-crop, and low-profile versions. The tractor features Perkins 4-cylinder engines in diesel and gasoline variants, with power outputs around 45 to 55 hp. Transmission options include an 8-speed gear and a 12-speed partial power shift Multi-Power. It has two-wheel drive, mechanical rear differential lock, power steering, and differential dry disc brakes. The tractor has a live rear PTO with 540 rpm and a hydraulic system with 8 gallons capacity. The Massey Ferguson 255 supports various tire sizes for different applications and has a range of weights depending on configuration. Attachments include a 236 Loader with a 2500 lbs lift capacity. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery and a 37-amp alternator.

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Founded1975 - 1981

Model255

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 255

Power

PTO (tested)	52.68 hp (39.3 kW)
PTO (claimed)	50 hp (37.3 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	43.49 hp (32.4 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)	42 hp (31.3 kW)

Tires

Ag rear	16.9-24, 16.9-26, 16.9-28, 16.9-30, 18.4-26
Ag front	6.00-16, 6.50-16, 7.5L-15
Row-crop rear	14.9-38, 15.5-38, 13.6-38
Row-crop front	5.50-16
Low-profile rear	14.9-24, 18.4-16.1, 21.5-16.1
Low-profile front	7.50-10, 9.5L-10

Engine

Options	Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel, Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel, Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl gasoline
Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel	displacement 203 ci (3.3 L), bore/stroke 3.60x5.00 inches (91 x 127 mm), compression 18.5:1, rated RPM 2000, starter volts 12
Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel	displacement 236 ci (3.9 L), bore/stroke 3.875x5.00 inches (98 x 127 mm), air cleaner paper and felt, compression 16:1, rated RPM 2000, starter volts 12

Weight

Ballasted	7310 lbs (3315 kg)
Gas Shipping	5600 lbs (2540 kg)
Gas Operating	6140 lbs (2785 kg)
Diesel Shipping	5850 lbs (2653 kg)
Diesel Operating	6415 lbs (2909 kg)

Capacity

Fuel	18.5 gal (70.0 L)
Hydraulic system	8 gal (30.3 L)

Variants

255T	turbocharged engine

Dimensions

Rear tread	56 to 90 inches (142 to 228 cm), 55 to 87 inches (139 to 220 cm) low-profile
Front tread	48 to 72 inches (121 to 182 cm), 52 to 76 inches (132 to 193 cm) row-crop
Height (hood)	57.6 inches (146 cm) low-profile, 63.1 inches (160 cm) standard
Ground clearance	10.4 inches (26 cm) low-profile, 16 inches (40 cm) standard, 19.6 inches (49 cm) row-crop

Electrical

Battery AH	95
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	37
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Valves	0 to 2
Capacity	8 gal (30.3 L)
Pressure	2300 psi (158.6 bar)
Pump flow	10 gpm (37.9 lpm)
Total flow	19.5 gpm (73.8 lpm)
3-point flow	4.5 gpm (17.0 lpm)
Steering flow	5 gpm (18.9 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS	Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional.
Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Differential dry disc brakes
Power steering	Yes
Differential lock	mechanical rear

Production

Type	Row-Crop tractor
Notes	No information currently available on the turbocharged 255T variant. It may have been built in Turkey by Uzel and possibly in India.
Series	200 Series
Built in	Detroit, Michigan, USA
Versions	standard, row-crop, and low-profile
Original price	$8,100 in 1981
Years produced	1975 - 1981

Attachments

Height	144 inches height (at pin) (365 cm)
Loader	236 Loader
Lift capacity	2500 lbs lift (full at pin) (1134 kg)
Breakout force	3250 lbs breakout (1474 kg)

Transmission

Options	8-speed gear, 12-speed partial power shift
Gear transmission	8 forward and 2 reverse gears
Multi-Power transmission	partial power shift, 12 forward and 4 reverse gears, three speeds in two ranges plus two-speed power shift

Tractor hitch

Rear Type	II/I
Rear lift	3800 lbs (1723 kg)

Serial Numbers

1974	9A202190
1975	9A207681
1976	9A232539
1977	9A254045
1978	9A276935
1979	9A296946
1980	9A326169
1981	9A339343
1982	9A350584
1983	9A354679
Location	Below instrument panel