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Years in Production / 1997–1999

Massey Ferguson

4255

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Massey Ferguson 4255.

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95hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1997–1999

Production years

Massey Ferguson

Manufacturer

4255 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1997 - 1999

4200 Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Coventry, England

Original price was $40,000 in 1999

Manufacturer
Massey Ferguson

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes

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

Final Drives
outboard planetary

Capacity

Cab Fuel
33.6 gal127.2 L
Rops Fuel
34.3 gal129.8 L
Rops Fuel
16.4 gal (cab opt.)62.1 L
Rops Fuel
18.5 gal (ROPS opt.)70.0 L
Rops Fuel
29.1 gal (Hi-Viz)110.1 L
Hydraulic System
13.2 gal50.0 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
13.2 gal50.0 L
Pressure
3046 psi210.0 bar
Valves
2 to 4
Pump Flow
17.4 gpm65.9 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II
Control
position and draft control
Rear Lift At Ends
5260 lbs2385 kg
Rear Lift At Ends
6362 lbsOptOptional2885 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
Rear Type
540/1000 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
540@1902
Engine Rpm
1000@2000

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Rops Charging Amps
45
Cab Charging Amps
70
Batteries
2
Battery Cca
590
Battery Volts
12

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Under the hood

Engine Detail

Perkins 1004.4TW

turbocharged diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
243.5 ci4.0 L
Bore Stroke
3.937x5.00 inches100 x 127 mm
Power Net
95 hp70.8 kW
Air Cleaner
dual paper elements
Compression Ratio
17.3:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Torque
276 lb-ft374.3 Nm
Torque Rpm
1500
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
6.9 qts6.5 L
Coolant Capacity
18.5 qts17.5 L
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Perkins 4.0L 4-cyl diesel

4255 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (low/medium/high) with left-hand power shuttle.

Transmission Type
power shuttle
Gears
12 forward and reverse

Transmission (Option 2)

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (low/medium/high) with left-hand power shuttle. Two-speed power shift (low/high) for each gear.

Transmission Type
power shuttle with power shift
Gears
24 forward and reverse

Transmission (Option 3)

Three gears (1-3) in three ranges (low, medium, high plus reverse) with a two-speed (low/high) push button power shift.

Transmission
Speedshift
Transmission Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverse

Transmission Options

12-speed power shuttle

24-speed power shuttle with power shift

18-speed two-speed power shift

4255 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
93 inches236 cm
Weight
6914 to 8430 pounds
Front Tire
7.5L-15
Rear Tire
16.9-30

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
7.5L-15
Rear Ag
16.9-30

See it in action

Videos

Watch Massey Ferguson 4255 videos from their original YouTube creators.

4255 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Oced Tractor Test1800

Diesel 12-speed 4WDJune 1 - July 1, 1998Link: OCED Tractor Test 1800 file

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 1M used for power test.

Gear 1L used for pull test.

Max Power
84.1 hp62.7 kW
Max Power
65.6 hp48.9 kW
Fuel Use
5.2 gal/hour19.7 l/hour
Fuel Use
5.4 gal/hour20.4 l/hour
Fuel Use
5.0 gal/hour18.9 l/hour
Power At Rated Engine Speed
82.2 hp61.3 kW
Power At Rated Pto Speed
83.3 hp62.1 kW
Max Pull
9170 lbs4159 kg