Massey Ferguson MF 148 vs Massey Ferguson MF 255
8 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (60%). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
8 material differences · 8 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | MF 148 | MF 255 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 46.4 hp | 46.4 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Perkins AD 3.152 | Perkins AD 3.152 S | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.50 L | 2.50 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 129 lb·ft · 175 N·m | 131 lb·ft · 178 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | +25% MF 255 |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated dry and air cooled MF dual clutch | pedal-operated dry and air-cooled Auburn double clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 4.9 gpm · 18.4 L/min | 4.5 gpm · 17.0 L/min | +8% MF 148 |
| Pressure declared | 2,589 psi · 178 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,649 lb · 1,655 kg | 3,968 lb · 1,800 kg | +9% MF 255 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 3,219 lb · 1,460 kg | 5,159 lb · 2,340 kg | +60% MF 255 |
| Wheelbase declared | 81.1 in · 2,060 mm | 81.1 in · 2,060 mm | — |
| Length declared | 126.0 in · 3,200 mm | 134.4 in · 3,415 mm | +7% MF 255 |
| Width declared | 64.2 in · 1,630 mm | 72.2 in · 1,835 mm | +13% MF 255 |
| Height declared | 91.7 in · 2,330 mm | 91.7 in · 2,330 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.8 in · 350 mm | 13.4 in · 340 mm | — |
| Turning radius, braked declared | — | 11.5 ft · 3.50 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 50.4 qt · 47.7 L | 50.7 qt · 48 L | — |
Massey Ferguson MF 148 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 148”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 148 S”
Massey Ferguson MF 255 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 255”