Massey Ferguson 4255 Specs ( 1997-1999 )
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO) |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 4.0L 4-cyl diesel |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 5260 lbs (2385 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Clutch | hydraulic |
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| Engine RPM | 540@1902 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| 1998 | G01001 |
| 1999 | H01001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Massey Ferguson 4255 Height
| Cab | 103 inches (261 cm) |
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| 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) |
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| Operating | 8430 lbs (3823 kg) |
Massey Ferguson 4255 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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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. |
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| 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 |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.9R34 rear tires. / With 16.9R34 rear tires. / With 16.9R34 rear tires. / With 16.9R34 rear tires. |
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