Massey Ferguson 1155

The Massey Ferguson 1155 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 540 ci 8.9 L engine. The listed engine power is 140.97 hp 105.1 kW. Transmission: Multi-Power. Operating weight: 11750 to 14905 pounds.

Engine Power

140.97 hp 105.1 kW

Fuel & Capacities

55 gal 208.2 L

Transmission

Multi-Power

Operating Weight

11750 to 14905 pounds

Overview

	1973 - 1978 Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Row-Crop tractor
Original price was $25,000 in 1978

Massey Ferguson 1155 Engine
Perkins 8.9L 8-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Massey Ferguson 1155 Power
Drawbar (claimed)	117 hp 87.2 kW
PTO (claimed)	140 hp 104.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)	117.8 hp 87.8 kW
PTO (tested)	140.97 hp 105.1 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard.

Capacity
Fuel	55 gal 208.2 L
Hydraulic system	22 gal 83.3 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center
Capacity	22 gal 83.3 L
Pressure	2100 psi 144.8 bar
Pump flow	20 gpm 75.7 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/III
Control	position and draft control

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000
Engine RPM	540@2000
	1000@2000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	109 inches 276 cm
Weight	11750 to 14905 pounds
Front tire	14L-16
Rear tire	18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Charging system	alternator
Battery volts	12

References

Complete Farm Machinery Guide published in 1976, by Massey Ferguson

Engine

Engine Detail — 540 ci / 8.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Perkins AV8.540
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	8-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	540 ci 8.9 L
Bore/Stroke	4.25x4.75 inches 108 x 121 mm
Fuel system	direct injection
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	17.5:1
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	20 qts 18.9 L
Coolant capacity	50 qts 47.3 L

Transmission

Transmission options
12-speed two-speed power shift
8-speed gear

Transmission — Multi-Power

Transmission	Multi-Power
Type	two-speed power shift
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	356mm dry disc
Three gears (1-3), plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low-high), with additional two-speed Multi-Power power shift.
With 18.4x38 rear tires.

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	35.6mm dry disc
With 18.4x38 rear tires.

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 1155 Tires
Ag front	14L-16
Ag rear	18.4-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	109 inches 276 cm
Length	180 inches 457 cm
Clearance (front axle)	26.3 inches 66 cm
Clearance (drawbar)	16.1 inches 40 cm
Rear axle	3.25 by 94 inches 82 by 2387 mm
Rear axle	3.25 by 114 inches 82 by 2895 mm (long axle)
Front tread	60 to 88 inches 152 to 223 cm
Rear tread	60 to 120 inches 152 to 304 cm

Massey Ferguson 1155 Weight
Shipping	11750 lbs 5329 kg
	13000 lbs (cab) 5896 kg
Operating	14905 lbs*With 18.4-38 duals. 6760 kg
Ballasted	20460 lbs 9280 kg

Massey Ferguson 1155 Height
Steering wheel	79 inches 200 cm
Hood	77.6 inches 197 cm
Cab	113.5 inches 288 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1134
Diesel 12-speed 2WD June 5 - 15, 1973 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1134 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	140.97 hp 105.1 kW
Fuel use	9.1 gal/hour 34.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	134.11 hp 100.0 kW
Fuel use	8.6 gal/hour 32.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	117.8 hp 87.8 kW
Fuel use	9.0 gal/hour 34.1 l/hour
Gear 5 used for power test.
Max pull	15630 lbs 7089 kg
Gear 1L MP-High used for pull test.

Attachments

Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 245 loader
Massey Ferguson 245 High Lift loader

Photos

Massey Ferguson 1155

1976 Massey Ferguson 1155 Spirit of America.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Massey Ferguson 1155 based on its 140.97 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm)	Commercial / Field Scale	Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼	Heavy Duty	Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机	Commercial / Field Scale	Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage	15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙	Commercial / Field Scale	Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机	Heavy Duty	High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP.

Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Massey Ferguson 1155.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.5 hrs

Approximately 7.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (55 gal / 208.2 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7.3 gal/hr (27.7 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)

Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty

Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)

Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)

Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix

Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze

Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours