- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1975–1981
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. 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 255 specs: hp, weight, years
Perkins AD 3.152 S three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 46.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
46.4 hp
34.6 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 255”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 5,159 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,968 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 4.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
Massey Ferguson 255 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 255 was built from 1975 to 1981.
The Massey Ferguson 255 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 34.6 kW (46.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 255 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Massey Ferguson 255 has a Perkins AD 3.152 S engine, a 3-cylinder 2.50 L diesel unit.
The Massey Ferguson 255 weighs 2,340 kg (5,159 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 255 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 255 lifts 1,800 kg (3,968 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson 255 delivers 17.0 L/min (4.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 255”
How much horsepower does a 255 have?
The only figure for the 255 is 46.4 hp (34.6 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 255”
What engine is in a 255?
A 255 has a Perkins AD 3.152 S, a 3-cylinder 2.50 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Perkins AD 3.152 S |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 152.6 ci · 2.50 L |
| Max torque | 131 lb·ft · 178 N·m @ 1,200 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 255”
How much will a 255 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 255 lifts 3,968 lb (1,800 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 4.5 gpm · 17.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 3,968 lb · 1,800 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,684 engine rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 255”
What transmission does a 255 have?
Transmission specifications for the 255 are below.
| Clutch | pedal-operated dry and air-cooled Auburn double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | mechanical recirculating ball steering |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 255”
How much does a 255 weigh?
A 255 weighs 5,159 lb (2,340 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,159 lb · 2,340 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 81.1 in · 2,060 mm |
| Length | 134.4 in · 3,415 mm |
| Width | 72.2 in · 1,835 mm |
| Height | 91.7 in · 2,330 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.4 in · 340 mm |
| Front track | 52.0–72.0 in · 1,320–1,830 mm |
| Rear track | 57.1–80.7 in · 1,450–2,050 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 11.5 ft · 3.50 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 255”
What oil does a 255 take, and how much?
A 255 engine takes 7.2 qt (6.8 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.2 qt · 6.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 255” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 26.4 qt · 25.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 255” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 10.8 qt · 10.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 255” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 255?
Within 10% of its 46.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- AGRIFULL 345-C (S)46.4 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1977Side by side with the 255 →
- Steyr 548 (a)46.4 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1981Side by side with the 255 →
- Massey Ferguson 14846.4 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1978Side by side with the 255 →
- Massey Ferguson 15246.4 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1976Side by side with the 255 →
- Ford 3600 (A)46.4 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1993Side by side with the 255 →
- Ford 361046.4 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1983Side by side with the 255 →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 255
Is a 255 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 255 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 255 have?
A 255 has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 255”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 255 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-82707 · revision 1015982. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document