- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- Not independently tested
- 1997–2001
It sits on the utility/standard-size boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Massey Ferguson MF 4255 (A) Full specifications
Perkins 1004-4 THR2 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 93.7 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
93.7 hp
69.9 kW as stated by the source
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4255”, claimed
- Weight
- 8,135 lb
- 3-point lift
- 7,937 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 17.2 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6–24.9 mph
Massey Ferguson MF 4255 (A) specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson MF 4255 (A) was built from 1997 to 2001.
The Massey Ferguson MF 4255 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 69.9 kW (93.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson MF 4255 (A) was built in two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) versions, depending on configuration.
The Massey Ferguson MF 4255 (A) has a Perkins 1004-4 THR2 engine, a 4-cylinder 3.99 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Massey Ferguson MF 4255 (A) weighs 3,690 kg (8,135 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson MF 4255 (A) has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson MF 4255 (A) lifts 3,600 kg (7,937 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson MF 4255 (A) delivers 65.0 L/min (17.2 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4255”
How much horsepower does an MF 4255 (A) have?
The only figure for the MF 4255 (A) is 93.7 hp (69.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4255”
What engine is in an MF 4255 (A)?
An MF 4255 (A) has a Perkins 1004-4 THR2, a 4-cylinder 3.99 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Perkins 1004-4 THR2Source 1 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 243.5 ci · 3.99 LSource 1 |
| Max torque | 248 lb·ft · 336 N·m @ 1,500 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4255”
How much will an MF 4255 (A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An MF 4255 (A) lifts 7,937 lb (3,600 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| System | Open centre |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 17.2 gpm · 65.0 L/min |
| Pressure | 3,104–3,481 psi · 214–240 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 7,937 lb · 3,600 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,902 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4255”
What transmission does an MF 4255 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the MF 4255 (A) are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated, dry and air-cooled single-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4255”
How much does an MF 4255 (A) weigh?
An MF 4255 (A) weighs 8,135 lb (3,690 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 8,135 lb · 3,690 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 15,432 lb · 7,000 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 6,614 lb · 3,000 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 11,464 lb · 5,200 kg |
| Wheelbase | 92.5 in · 2,350 mm |
| Length | 157.9 in · 4,010 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Width | 78.3 in · 1,990 mm |
| Height | 102.8 in · 2,610 mm |
| Ground clearance | 11.4 in · 290 mm |
| Front track | 63.4–75.4 in · 1,610–1,915 mmA |
| Rear track | 60.4–88.0 in · 1,535–2,235 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4255”
Which tractors compare with an MF 4255 (A)?
Within 10% of its 84.4 hp at the PTO (claimed), the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Landini 10800 (DT)84.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1987–2000Side by side with the MF 4255 (A) →
- Massey Ferguson MF 3080 (A)84.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1989–1997Side by side with the MF 4255 (A) →
- Massey Ferguson MF 1007 (A)83.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1987–1994Side by side with the MF 4255 (A) →
- Renault 103-12 RS83.8 hp PTO, claimed · 1984–1986Side by side with the MF 4255 (A) →
- John Deere 2950 (A)85.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1983–1988Side by side with the MF 4255 (A) →
- Case-IH JX1090U83.3 hp PTO, measured · 2004–2008Side by side with the MF 4255 (A) →
Everything else people ask
Is an MF 4255 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson MF 4255 (A) was built in two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) versions, depending on configuration.
What PTO does an MF 4255 (A) have?
An MF 4255 (A) has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3075”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4255”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 3075 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-87083 · revision 992185. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 4255 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-87141 · revision 1024401. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document