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Years in Production / 1999–2001

Massey Ferguson

3255

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Massey Ferguson 3255.

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95hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1999–2001

Production years

Massey Ferguson

Manufacturer

3255 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1999 - 2001

3200 Series

Orchard/Vineyard tractor

Production

Orchard/Vineyard tractor

Manufacturer
Massey Ferguson

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.

Differential Lock
electro-hydraulic rear

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Pressure
2465 psi170.0 bar
Pump Flow
14 gpm53.0 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II
Control
position and draft control
Rear Lift
5732 lbs2600 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Clutch
dry disc
Rear Type
540/1000 (1.375)
Rear Type
540/540E OptOptional
Engine Rpm
540@1944
Engine Rpm
540E@1375
Engine Rpm
1000@1916

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Battery Volts
12
Battery Ah
95

3255 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Perkins 1004.40T

turbocharged diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
243 ci4.0 L
Bore Stroke
3.937x5.00 inches100 x 127 mm
Power
95 hp70.8 kW
Fuel System
direct injection
Air Cleaner
dry
Pre Heating
thermostart
Compression Ratio
17.25:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Idle Rpm
800-2354
Torque
285.5 lb-ft387.1 Nm
Torque Rpm
1400
Firing Order
1-3-4-2
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Intake Valve Clearance
0.008 inches (cold)0.203 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance
0.018 inches (cold)0.457 mm
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Perkins 4.0L 4-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
11.9 gal45.0 L

3255 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Four synchronized gears (1-4) in three ranges. Gears may be shifted on the move with the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range or shuttle.

Transmission Type
partially synchronized
Gears
12 forward and reverse
Clutch
304.8mm cerametallic disc
Speeds Description
With 14.9R28 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission Type
creeper
Gears
24 forward and 12 reverse

Transmission Options

12-speed partially synchronized

24-speed creeper

3255 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
159.1 in404 cm
Height
58.3 in148 cm
Height (cab)
89.8 in228 cm
Height (ROPS)
102 in259 cm
Wheelbase
84 in213 cm

Dimensions And Tires

2wd Wheelbase
85.6 inches217 cm
4wd Wheelbase
84 inches213 cm
Front Tire
9.00-10
3255ge2wd Rear Tire
14.9LR20

Tires And Tracks

3255ge2wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 9.00-10. Rear: 14.9LR20
3255ge4wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 9.0/75-16. Rear: 14.9LR20
3255fa4wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 300/70R20. Rear: 420/70R28