Massey Ferguson 4255 Specs ( 1997-1999 )

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Production

Description Utility tractor
Manufacturer Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)

Engine

Engine type Perkins 4.0L 4-cyl diesel
Air cleaner dry element
Bore/Stroke 3.94x5.00 inches (100 x 127 mm)
Compression 17.3:1
Coolant capacity 18.5 qts (17.5 L)
Description Perkins 1004T / wastegated turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 244 ci (4.0 L)
Fuel system direct injection
Oil capacity 6.9 qts (6.5 L)
Power 95 hp (70.8 kW)
Power (net) 95 hp (70.8 kW)
Rated RPM 2200
Starter electric
Starter volts 12
Torque 275.8 lb-ft (374.0 Nm)
Torque RPM 1400
Drawbar (tested) 65.6 hp (48.9 kW)
Engine (net) 95 hp (70.8 kW)
PTO (claimed) 86.8 hp (64.7 kW)
PTO (tested) 84.1 hp (62.7 kW)

Transmission

Clutch 330 cerametallic disc / 330 cerametallic disc / electro-hydraulic wet disc / electro-hydraulic wet disc
Description Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (L/M/H) with mechanical shuttle. / Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (L/M/H) with push-button Speedshift power shift. / Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (L/M/H) with power shuttle. / Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (L/M/H) with power shuttle and push-button two-speed power shift.
Gears 12 forward and reverse / 18 forward and 6 reverse / 12 forward and reverse / 24 forward and reverse
Transmission Speedshift
Type mechanical shuttle / two-speed power shift / power shuttle / power shuttle
Transmission type 12-speed mechanical shuttle / 18-speed two-speed power shift / 12-speed power shuttle / 24-speed power shuttle
Transmission type 12-speed mechanical shuttle / 18-speed two-speed power shift / 12-speed power shuttle / 24-speed power shuttle

Mechanical

2WD Differential lock electro-hydraulic rear
4WD Differential lock electro-hydraulic front and rear
Cab Cab standard with heater. Optional air-conditioning. Available Versa cab with reversible seating position.
Description Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Drive type Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives outboard planetary
Trailer brakes hydraulic

Capacity

Cab Fuel 33.6 gal (127.2 L)
HiVisibility Fuel 33.6 gal (127.2 L)
Hydraulic system 13.2 gal (50.0 L)
LoProfile Fuel 25.9 gal (98.0 L)
ROPS Fuel 34.3 gal (129.8 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 13.2 gal (50.0 L)
Pressure 3046 psi (210.0 bar)
Pump flow 10 gpm (37.9 lpm)
Total flow 17.4 gpm (65.9 lpm)
Type open center
Valves 2 to 4

Hitch

Control position control and mechanical draft control, electronic draft control optional
Rear lift (at ends) 5260 lbs (2385 kg)
Rear Type II

PTO

Clutch hydraulic
Engine RPM 540@1902
Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540/1000

Electrical

Batteries 2
Battery CCA 590
Battery volts 12
Cab Charging amps 70
Charging system alternator
Ground negative
ROPS Charging amps 45

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Front tread 52 to 71.7 inches (132 to 182 cm)
2WD Length 159 inches (403 cm)
2WD Weight 7736 lbs (3509 kg)
4WD Front tread 55.5 to 75.2 inches (140 to 191 cm)
4WD Length 160 inches (406 cm)
4WD Weight 8223 lbs (3729 kg)
Description Flange rear axle
Front axle 2WD / 4WD
Ground clearance 15.4 inches (39 cm)
HiVisibility Height (cab) 102.8 inches (261 cm)
Length 157.9 inches (401 cm)
LoProfile Height (cab) 99.6 inches (252 cm)
Rear tread 60.2 to 88.2 inches (152 to 224 cm)
Wheelbase 92.5 inches (234 cm)
Width 81.1 inches*Minimum width (205 cm)
2WD Rear tire 16.9R34
Front tire 10.00-16
Rear tire 16.9-30
Weight 7736 to 8223 pounds
Wheelbase 92.5 inches (234 cm)
2WD Standard tires (ag) Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 16.9R34
4WD Standard tires (ag) Front: 13.6R24. Rear: 16.9R34
Ag front 7.5L-15
Ag rear 16.9-30

4255 Serial Numbers

1997 F01001
1998 G01001
1999 H01001
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

Massey Ferguson 4255 Height

Cab 103 inches (261 cm)
Height (Folded ROPS) 80 inches (203 cm)
ROPS 103 inches (261 cm)
Steering wheel 73 inches (185 cm)

Massey Ferguson 4255 Weight

Max rear axle 10000 lbs (4536 kg)
Operating 8430 lbs (3823 kg)

Massey Ferguson 4255 attachments

Description front-end loader

OCED Tractor Test 1800

Description 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.
Fuel use 5.2 gal/hour (19.7 l/hour) / 5.4 gal/hour (20.4 l/hour) / 5.0 gal/hour (18.9 l/hour) / 5.4 gal/hour (20.4 l/hour)
Max power 84.1 hp (62.7 kW) / 65.6 hp (48.9 kW)
Max pull 9170 lbs (4159 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 82.2 hp (61.3 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 83.3 hp (62.1 kW)

References

Description MF Loaders for Compact & Agricultural Tractors published in 2003, by Massey Ferguson / MF 4200 Series published in 1997, by Massey Ferguson / MF 4200 Series published in 2000, by Massey Ferguson / MF 4200 Series Tractors - MF 1000 Series Loaders Dealer Launch published in 1997, by Massey Ferguson / MF 4200 Series Specifications published in 1997, by Massey Ferguson

Speeds

Description With 16.9R34 rear tires. / With 16.9R34 rear tires. / With 16.9R34 rear tires. / With 16.9R34 rear tires.