Massey Ferguson 250
The Massey Ferguson 250 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 152 ci 2.5 L engine. The rated power output is 40.86 hp 30.5 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 4,585 lbs 2079 kg.
Engine Power
40.86 hp
30.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
12.7 gal
48.1 L
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
4,585 lbs
2079 kg
Massey Ferguson 250 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1983 - 1986 | 1983 - 1986 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Built in Coventry, England | |
Original price | $15,800 (1986) |
Massey Ferguson 250 Engine | |
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Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 12.7 gal
48.1 L |
Engine details ... | |
Massey Ferguson 250 Transmission | |
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8-speed | |
Transmission details ... |
Massey Ferguson 250 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 40 hp
29.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 34.69 hp
25.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 40.86 hp
30.5 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | power assist |
Differential mechanical wet disc brakes | |
ROPS canopy optional. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open |
Valves | 1 to 3 |
Total flow | 14 gpm
53.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 74.5 inches
189 cm |
Weight | 4,585 lbs
2079 kg |
Front tire | 6.50-16 |
Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 32 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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200 Series published in 1983, by Massey Ferguson |
Engine
Engine Detail — 152 ci / 2.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Perkins AD3.152 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 152 ci
2.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.60x5.00 inches
91 x 127 mm |
Air cleaner | dual dry element |
Pre-heating | ether (optional) |
block heater (optional) | |
Compression | 18.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2250 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
With 13.6x28 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Massey Ferguson 250 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.50-16 |
Ag rear | 13.6-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 74.5 inches
189 cm |
Length | 132.5 inches
336 cm |
Width | 74 inches
187 cm |
Operating weight | 4,585 lbs
2079 kg |
Ballasted weight | 5,760 lbs
2612 kg |
Front tread | 52 to 72 inches
132 to 182 cm |
Rear tread | 56 to 84 inches
142 to 213 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1520 | |
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Diesel 8-speed 2WD
May 10 - 29, 1984
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1520 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 40.86 hp
30.5 kW |
Fuel use | 2.7 gal/hour
10.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 36.93 hp
27.5 kW |
Fuel use | 2.3 gal/hour
8.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 34.69 hp
25.9 kW |
Fuel use | 2.7 gal/hour
10.2 l/hour |
Gear 1H used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,297 lbs
1949 kg |
Gear 2L used for pull test. | |
Photos
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