Massey Ferguson 255
| 1975 - 1981 |
200 Series | Row-Crop tractor |
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Series map:
245
255
265
45.0hp
55.6hp*
66.7hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production |
Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson
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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. |
Variants |
255T | turbocharged engine
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Massey Ferguson 255 Power |
Drawbar (claimed) | 42 hp 31.3 kW
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PTO (claimed) | 50 hp 37.3 kW
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Drawbar (tested) | 43.49 hp 32.4 kW
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PTO (tested) | 52.68 hp 39.3 kW
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Performance test details ... |
Mechanical |
Two-wheel drive |
Differential lock | mechanical rear
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Power steering |
Differential dry disc brakes |
Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional. |
Capacity |
Fuel | 18.5 gal 70.0 L
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Hydraulic system | 8 gal 30.3 L
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Hydraulics |
Capacity | 8 gal 30.3 L
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Pressure | 2300 psi 158.6 bar
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Valves | 0 to 2
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Pump flow | 10 gpm 37.9 lpm
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  | 4.5 gpm (3-point) 17.0 lpm
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Total flow | 19.5 gpm 73.8 lpm
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Steering flow | 5 gpm 18.9 lpm
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Tractor hitch |
Rear Type | II/I
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Rear lift | 3800 lbs 1723 kg
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Power Take-off (PTO) |
Rear PTO | live (two-stage clutch)
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Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375)
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Engine RPM | 540@1683
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255 Serial Numbers |
Location: | Below instrument panel
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1974 | 9A202190
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1975 | 9A207681
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1976 | 9A232539
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1977 | 9A254045
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1978 | 9A276935
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1979 | 9A296946
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1980 | 9A326169
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1981 | 9A339343
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1982 | 9A350584
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1983 | 9A354679
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FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
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Electrical |
Charging system | alternator
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Charging amps | 37
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Battery volts | 12
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Battery AH | 95
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References |
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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 |
Page information |
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