Massey Ferguson 4255
The Massey Ferguson 4255 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 244 ci 4.0 L engine. The rated power output is 95 hp 70.8 kW. Transmission: Speedshift. Operating weight: 7736 to 8223 pounds.
Engine Power
95 hp
70.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
25.9 gal
98.0 L
Transmission
Speedshift
Operating Weight
7736 to 8223 pounds
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Overview
![]() | 1997 - 2001
4200 SeriesUtility tractor |
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1997 - 2001 | |
4200 Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO) |
Utility tractor | |
Massey Ferguson 4255 Engine | |
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Perkins 4.0L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Massey Ferguson 4255 Power | |
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Engine | 95 hp
70.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 86.8 hp
64.7 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
4WD Differential lock | electro-hydraulic front and rear |
2WD Differential lock | electro-hydraulic rear |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Trailer brakes | hydraulic |
Cab standard with heater. Optional air-conditioning. Available Versa cab with reversible seating position. | |
Capacity | |
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LoProfile Fuel | 25.9 gal
98.0 L |
HiVisibility Fuel | 33.6 gal
127.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 13.2 gal
50.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 13.2 gal
50.0 L |
Pressure | 3046 psi
210.0 bar |
Valves | 2 to 4 |
Pump flow | 10 gpm
37.9 lpm |
Total flow | 17.4 gpm
65.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | position control and mechanical draft control, electronic draft control optional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
540/540E OptOptional | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 92.5 inches
234 cm |
Weight | 7736 to 8223 pounds |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
2WD Rear tire | 16.9R34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 244 ci / 4.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Perkins 1004T |
Configuration | wastegated turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 244 ci
4.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.94x5.00 inches
100 x 127 mm |
Power | 95 hp
70.8 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dry element |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 275.8 lb-ft
374.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 18.5 qts
17.5 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed mechanical shuttle | |
18-speed two-speed power shift | |
12-speed power shuttle | |
24-speed power shuttle |
Transmission — 12 forward and reverse mechanical shuttle
Type | mechanical shuttle |
Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
Clutch | 330 cerametallic disc |
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (L/M/H) with mechanical shuttle. | |
With 16.9R34 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Speedshift
Transmission | Speedshift |
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | 330 cerametallic disc |
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (L/M/H) with push-button Speedshift power shift. | |
With 16.9R34 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 12 forward and reverse power shuttle
Type | power shuttle |
Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (L/M/H) with power shuttle. | |
With 16.9R34 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 24 forward and reverse power shuttle
Type | power shuttle |
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (L/M/H) with power shuttle and push-button two-speed power shift. | |
With 16.9R34 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Massey Ferguson 4255 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 16.9R34 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 13.6R24. Rear: 16.9R34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 92.5 inches
234 cm |
Length | 157.9 inches
401 cm |
Width | 81.1 inches*Minimum width
205 cm |
LoProfile Height (cab) | 99.6 inches
252 cm |
HiVisibility Height (cab) | 102.8 inches
261 cm |
2WD Weight | 7736 lbs
3509 kg |
4WD Weight | 8223 lbs
3729 kg |
Ground clearance | 15.4 inches
39 cm |
2WD Front tread | 52 to 71.7 inches
132 to 182 cm |
4WD Front tread | 55.5 to 75.2 inches
140 to 191 cm |
Rear tread | 60.2 to 88.2 inches
152 to 224 cm |
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