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Massey Ferguson 255

Engine:

Massey Ferguson Standard

Power:

55 HP (Engine) / HP (PTO)

Fuel Type:

Diesel

Production:

1975 - 1981

Detailed Specifications

Overview


Overview
Summary	x1975 - 1981 200 Series Row-Crop tractor


Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Summary	Row-Crop tractor / Built in Detroit, Michigan, USA / Original price was $8,100 in 1981 / 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.


Mechanical
Summary	Two-wheel drive
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Summary	Power steering / Differential dry disc brakes / Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional.


Capacity
Fuel	18.5 gal 70.0 L
Hydraulic system	8 gal 30.3 L


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


Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Rear lift	3800 lbs 1723 kg


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


References
Summary	/ Loaders and Spreaders published in 1979, by Massey Ferguson / MF 255/265/275 Tractors published in 1975, by Massey Ferguson / MF 34-81HP Tractors published in 1980, by Massey Ferguson / MF 200 Series Tractors published in 1982, by Massey Ferguson / Complete Farm Machinery Guide published in 1976, by Massey Ferguson

Engine Specifications


Engine options
Summary	Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel / Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel / Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl gasoline


Engine Detail
Summary	Perkins / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
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


Engine Detail
Summary	Perkins AD4.203 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
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
Oil capacity	8.5 qts 8.0 L
Coolant capacity	11 qts 10.4 L


Engine Detail
Summary	Perkins AG4.212 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	212 ci 3.5 L
Bore/Stroke	3.875x4.50 inches 98 x 114 mm
Compression	7:1
Rated RPM	2000
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	6 qts 5.7 L
Coolant capacity	11 qts 10.4 L

Transmission & PTO


Transmission options
Summary	8-speed gear / 12-speed partial power shift


Transmission
Type	gear
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse


Transmission
Transmission	Multi-Power
Type	partial power shift
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Summary	Three speeds in two ranges plus two-speed power shift.

Dimensions & Weight


Massey Ferguson 255 Tires
Ag front	6.00-16
	6.50-16
	7.5L-15
Ag rear	16.9-24
	16.9-26
	16.9-28
	16.9-30
	18.4-26
Ag front	5.50-16 (row-crop)
	7.50-10 (low-profile)
	9.5L-10 (low-profile)
Ag rear	14.9-38 (row-crop)
	15.5-38 (row-crop)
	13.6-38 (row-crop)
	14.9-24 (low-profile)
	18.4-16.1 (low-profile)
	21.5-16.1 (low-profile)


Dimensions
Wheelbase	82 inches 208 cm
Height (hood)	57.6 inches (low-profile) 146 cm
	63.1 inches (standard) 160 cm
Ground clearance	10.4 inches (low-profile) 26 cm
	16 inches (standard) 40 cm
	19.6 inches (row-crop) 49 cm
Front tread	48 to 72 inches 121 to 182 cm
Front tread	52 to 76 inches 132 to 193 cm (row-crop)
Rear tread	56 to 90 inches 142 to 228 cm
Rear tread	55 to 87 inches 139 to 220 cm (low-profile)


Massey Ferguson 255 Weight
Gas Shipping	5600 lbs 2540 kg
Diesel Shipping	5850 lbs 2653 kg
Gas Operating	6140 lbs 2785 kg
Diesel Operating	6415 lbs 2909 kg
Ballasted	7310 lbs 3315 kg

Performance Tests


Tractor Tests
Summary	NTTL 1189: 203 diesel 12-speed 2WD / NTTL 1190: gasoline 12-speed 2WD / NTTL 1250: 236 diesel 12-speed 2WD


Nebraska Tractor Test 1189
Summary	203 diesel 12-speed 2WD September 4 - 24, 1975 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1189 file / PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	50.69 hp 37.8 kW
Fuel use	3.2 gal/hour 12.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	45.55 hp 34.0 kW
Fuel use	2.9 gal/hour 11.0 l/hour
Summary	Drawbar performance
Max power	42.07 hp 31.4 kW
Fuel use	3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour
Summary	Gear 1HL used for power test.
Max pull	5,257 lbs 2384 kg
Summary	Gear 2LH used for pull test.


Nebraska Tractor Test 1190
Summary	Gasoline 12-speed 2WD September 4 - 25, 1975 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1190 file / PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	50.01 hp 37.3 kW
Fuel use	4.7 gal/hour 17.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	47.14 hp 35.2 kW
Fuel use	4.3 gal/hour 16.3 l/hour
Summary	Drawbar performance
Max power	42.22 hp 31.5 kW
Fuel use	4.9 gal/hour 18.5 l/hour
Summary	Gear 1HL used for power test.
Max pull	5,668 lbs 2571 kg
Summary	Gear 2LH used for pull test.


Nebraska Tractor Test 1250
Summary	236 diesel 12-speed 2WD August 23 - September 1, 1977 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1250 file / PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	52.68 hp 39.3 kW
Fuel use	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	48.37 hp 36.1 kW
Fuel use	2.9 gal/hour 11.0 l/hour
Summary	Drawbar performance
Max power	43.49 hp 32.4 kW
Fuel use	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Summary	Gear 1HL used for power test.
Max pull	5,591 lbs 2536 kg
Summary	Gear 2LH used for pull test.

Last Database Update: 12/7/2025