massey ferguson 255
 | 1975 - 1981
200 SeriesRow-Crop tractor | 1975 - 1981 | 200 Series | Row-Crop tractor |
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1975 - 1981 | ||||
200 Series | ||||
Row-Crop tractor | ||||
1975 - 1981 | |
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200 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
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 | |
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255T | turbocharged engine |
Massey Ferguson 255 Engines | |
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Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel | |
Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel | |
Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
Massey Ferguson 255 Transmissions | |
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8-speed gear | |
12-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Massey Ferguson 255 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 42 hp
31.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 50 hp
37.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 43.49 hp
32.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 52.68 hp
39.3 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Differential dry disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional. | |
Photos | |
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Massey Ferguson 255 photos...  |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 18.5 gal
70.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 8 gal
30.3 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 8 gal
30.3 L |
Pressure | 2300 psi
158.6 bar |
Valves | 0 to 2 |
Pump flow | 10 gpm
37.9 lpm |
| 4.5 gpm (3-point)
17.0 lpm |
Total flow | 19.5 gpm
73.8 lpm |
Steering flow | 5 gpm
18.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Rear lift | 3800 lbs
1723 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live (two-stage clutch) |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1683 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 82 inches
208 cm |
Weight | 5600 to 6415 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 16.9-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Massey Ferguson 255 attachments | |
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front-end loader | |
Attachment details ...  |
255 Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Below instrument panel |
1974 | 9A202190 |
1975 | 9A207681 |
1976 | 9A232539 |
1977 | 9A254045 |
1978 | 9A276935 |
1979 | 9A296946 |
1980 | 9A326169 |
1981 | 9A339343 |
1982 | 9A350584 |
1983 | 9A354679 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 37 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 95 |
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 |