Massey Ferguson 6255

The Massey Ferguson 6255 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 244 ci 4.0 L engine. The rated power output is 85.3 hp 63.6 kW. Transmission: DynaShuttle. Operating weight: 9,820 lbs 4454 kg.

Overview

	1999 - 2003 6200 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1999 - 2003
6200 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Beauvais, France
Original price	$52,500

Massey Ferguson 6255 Engine
Perkins 4.0L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Massey Ferguson 6255 Transmission
32-speed four-speed power shift
Transmission details ...

Massey Ferguson 6255 Power
PTO (claimed)	85 hp 63.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)	74.2 hp 55.3 kW
PTO (tested)	85.3 hp 63.6 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power
Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard. Two-post ROPS platform available. Fieldstar optional

Capacity
Fuel	42 gal 159.0 L
Hydraulic system	18 gal 68.1 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
	closed center pressure flow compensated OptOptional
Capacity	18 gal 68.1 L
Valves	2
Pump flow	14.9 gpm 56.4 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Rear lift	7000 lbs 3175 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	100.5 inches 255 cm
Weight	9,820 lbs 4454 kg
Front tire	10.00-16
Rear tire	16.9R-34
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative

References
MF Loaders for Compact & Agricultural Tractors published in 2003, by Massey Ferguson
MF 6200 - New high-productivity tractors published in 1999, by Massey Ferguson

Engine

Engine Detail — 244 ci / 4.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Perkins
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	244 ci 4.0 L
Bore/Stroke	3.937x5.00 inches 100 x 127 mm
Compression	17.3:1
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	18 qts 17.0 L

Transmission

Transmission — Dynashift

Transmission	Dynashift
Type	four-speed power shift
Gears	32 forward and reverse
Clutch	wet disc
Four power shift ranges (A-D) in four gears (1-4) with two ranges (low/high).

Transmission — DynaShuttle

Transmission	DynaShuttle
Type	four-speed power shift
Gears	32 forward and reverse
Clutch	wet disc
Optional DynaShuttle transmission adds a left-hand multifunction control lever for shuttle, power shift, and clutch control. Four power shift ranges (A-D) in four gears (1-4) with two ranges (low/high).

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 6255 Tires
Ag front	10.00-16
Ag rear	16.9R-34

Dimensions
Wheelbase	100.5 inches 255 cm
Operating weight	9,820 lbs (4WD) 4454 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1852
Diesel 32-speed 4WD December 1, 1998 - July 1, 1999 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1852 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	85.3 hp 63.6 kW
Fuel use	5.7 gal/hour 21.6 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	85.3 hp 63.6 kW
Fuel use	5.5 gal/hour 20.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	74.2 hp 55.3 kW
Fuel use	5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour
Gear 19 used for power test.
Max pull	8970 lbs 4068 kg
Gear 8 used for pull test.

Photos

Massey Ferguson 6255 tractor photo