Massey Ferguson MF 152 vs Massey Ferguson MF 255

5 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor one

Massey Ferguson MF 152

1972–1976

No measured PTO figure

Tractor two

Massey Ferguson MF 255

1975–1981

No measured PTO figure

Which should you choose?

We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (31%). 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

5 material differences · 11 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material

Massey Ferguson MF 152 and Massey Ferguson MF 255, field by field
FieldMF 152MF 255Gap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed46.4 hp46.4 hp
Engine declaredPerkins AD 3.152Perkins AD 3.152 Sdiffers
Displacement declared2.50 L2.50 L
Maximum torque declared129 lb·ft · 175 N·m131 lb·ft · 178 N·m
Transmission
Top speed declared15.5 mph · 25 km/h15.5 mph · 25 km/h
Clutch declaredPedal operated dry and air-cooled MF double clutchpedal-operated dry and air-cooled Auburn double clutchdiffers
Hydraulics & hitch
Pump flow declared4.9 gpm · 18.4 L/min4.5 gpm · 17.0 L/min+8% MF 152
Pressure declared2,589 psi · 178 bar
Three-point lift at ends declared3,968 lb · 1,800 kg3,968 lb · 1,800 kg
Rear PTO speeds declared540 rpm540 rpm
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared3,933 lb · 1,784 kg5,159 lb · 2,340 kg+31% MF 255
Wheelbase declared81.1 in · 2,060 mm81.1 in · 2,060 mm
Length declared126.0 in · 3,200 mm134.4 in · 3,415 mm+7% MF 255
Width declared72.8 in · 1,850 mm72.2 in · 1,835 mm
Height declared92.5 in · 2,350 mm91.7 in · 2,330 mm
Ground clearance declared13.8 in · 350 mm13.4 in · 340 mm
Turning radius, braked declared11.5 ft · 3.50 m
Fuel tank declared50.4 qt · 47.7 L50.7 qt · 48 L

Massey Ferguson MF 152 sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 152”
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 148”

Massey Ferguson MF 255 sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 255”