Massey Ferguson 4255 tractor specifications

1997 - 1999

1997 - 1999 4200 SeriesUtility tractor

Series:

Series:4253 ← 4255 → 42634355 ↓

1997 - 1999

4200 Series

Utility tractor

Series:

4245 ←

4253

→ 4255

Production

Production
Manufacturer:	Massey Ferguson
Type:	Utility tractor
Factory:	Coventry, England
Original price:	$32,400 (1999 )

Massey Ferguson 4253 Power

Massey Ferguson 4253 Power
Engine (net):	95 hp 70.8 kW
PTO (claimed):	85 hp 63.4 kW
Drawbar (tested):	65.6 hp 48.9 kW
PTO (tested):	84.1 hp 62.7 kW
power test details ...

Massey Ferguson 4253 Engine

Massey Ferguson 4253 Engine
Perkins 4.0L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
	4x4 MFWD 4WD
Final drives:	outboard planetary
Steering:	hydrostatic power
Brakes:	independent hydraulic wet disc
Cab:	Two-post foldable ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.
Transmissions:	8-speed nonsynchronized gear
	12-speed partially synchronized
	12-speed synchronized shuttle
Transmission details ...

Capacity

Capacity
Fuel:	33.6 gal 127.2 L (cab)
	34.3 gal 129.8 L (ROPS)
	16.4 gal 62.1 L (cab opt.)
	18.5 gal 70.0 L (ROPS opt.)
	29.1 gal 110.1 L (Hi-Viz)
Hydraulic system:	13.2 gal 50.0 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics
Type:	open center
Capacity:	13.2 gal 50.0 L
Pressure:	3046 psi 210.0 bar
Valves:	2 to 4
Pump flow:	10 gpm 37.9 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	II
Control:	position and draft control
Rear lift (at ends):	4339 lbs 1968 kg
	4984 lbs 2260 kg (optional)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	independent
Clutch:	hydraulic wet disc
Rear RPM:	540/1000 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:	93 inches 236 cm
Weight:	6914 to 8430 pounds
Front tire:	7.5L-15
Rear tire:	18.4-30
Full dimensions and tires ...

Massey Ferguson 4253 attachments

Massey Ferguson 4253 attachments
front-end loader
Attachment details ...

4253 Serial Numbers

4253 Serial Numbers
1997:	F01001
1998:	G01001
1999:	H01001
how to read serial numbers...

Electrical

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

Production

Production Manufacturer:Massey Ferguson
Type:Utility tractor
Factory:Coventry, England
Original price:$40,000 (1999 )

Massey Ferguson 4255 Power

Massey Ferguson 4255 Power Engine (net):95 hp
70.8 kW
PTO (claimed):85 hp
63.4 kW
Drawbar (tested):65.6 hp
48.9 kW
PTO (tested):84.1 hp
62.7 kW
power test details ...

1997 - 1999

4200 Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	4253 ←	4255	→ 4263
		4355 ↓

OCED Tractor Test 1800

OCED Tractor Test 1800
Diesel 12-speed 4WD June 1 - July 1, 1998 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1800 file
PTO performance
Max power:	84.1 hp 62.7 kW
Fuel use:	5.2 gal/hour 19.7 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed:	82.2 hp 61.3 kW
Fuel use:	5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	83.3 hp 62.1 kW
Fuel use:	5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	65.6 hp 48.9 kW
Fuel use:	5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour
Gear 1M used for power test.
Max pull:	9170 lbs 4159 kg
Gear 1L used for pull test.

Massey Ferguson 4255 Engine

Massey Ferguson 4255 Engine Perkins 4.0L 4-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1997 - 1999

4200 Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	4253 ←	4255	→ 4263
		4355 ↓

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Perkins 1004.4TW
turbocharged diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	243.5 ci 4.0 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.937x5.00 inches 100 x 127 mm
Air cleaner:	dual paper elements
Compression:	17.3:1
Rated RPM:	2200
Torque:	276 lb-ft 374.3 Nm
Torque RPM:	1500
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	6.9 qts 6.5 L
Coolant capacity:	18.5 qts 17.5 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Final drives:outboard planetary
Steering:hydrostatic power
Brakes:independent hydraulic wet disc
Cab:Two-post foldable ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.
Transmissions:12-speed power shuttle
24-speed power shuttle with power shift
18-speed two-speed power shift
Transmission details ...

1997 - 1999

4200 Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	4253 ←	4255	→ 4263
		4355 ↓

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
12-speed power shuttle
24-speed power shuttle with power shift
18-speed two-speed power shift

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	power shuttle
Gears:	12 forward and reverse
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (low/medium/high) with left-hand power shuttle.

Speeds

Speeds

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	power shuttle with power shift
Gears:	24 forward and reverse
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (low/medium/high) with left-hand power shuttle. Two-speed power shift (low/high) for each gear.

Speeds

Speeds

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	Speedshift
Type:	two-speed power shift
Gears:	18 forward and 6 reverse
Three gears (1-3) in three ranges (low, medium, high plus reverse) with a two-speed (low/high) push button power shift.

Speeds

Speeds

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:33.6 gal
127.2 L (cab)
34.3 gal
129.8 L (ROPS)
16.4 gal
62.1 L (cab opt.)
18.5 gal
70.0 L (ROPS opt.)
29.1 gal
110.1 L (Hi-Viz)
Hydraulic system:13.2 gal
50.0 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:open center
Capacity:13.2 gal
50.0 L
Pressure:3046 psi
210.0 bar
Valves:2 to 4
Pump flow:17.4 gpm
65.9 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:II
Control:position and draft control
Rear lift (at ends):5260 lbs
2385 kg
6362 lbs
2885 kg (optional)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Clutch:hydraulic wet disc
Rear RPM:540/1000 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:93 inches
236 cm
Weight:6914 to 8430 pounds
Front tire:7.5L-15
Rear tire:16.9-30
Full dimensions and tires ...

1997 - 1999

4200 Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	4253 ←	4255	→ 4263
		4355 ↓

Massey Ferguson 4255 Tires

Massey Ferguson 4255 Tires
Ag front:	7.5L-15
Ag rear:	16.9-30

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	93 inches 236 cm
2WD Length:	159 inches 403 cm
4WD Length:	160 inches 406 cm
Width:	79 inches 200 cm *Minimum
Ground clearance:	14 inches 35 cm
Front axle:	2WD
Front axle:	4WD
Rear axle:	Flange
2WD Front tread:	57 to 77 inches 144 to 195 cm
4WD Front tread:	55 to 75 inches 139 to 190 cm
Rear tread:	60 to 84 inches 152 to 213 cm

Massey Ferguson 4255 Weight

Massey Ferguson 4255 Weight
	6914 lbs 3136 kg (2WD ROPS)
	7735 lbs 3508 kg (2WD Cab)
	7465 lbs 3386 kg (4WD ROPS)
	8287 lbs 3758 kg (4WD Cab)
Operating:	8430 lbs 3823 kg
Max rear axle:	10000 lbs 4536 kg

Massey Ferguson 4255 Height

Massey Ferguson 4255 Height
Steering wheel:	73 inches 185 cm
ROPS:	103 inches 261 cm
	80 inches 203 cm (folded)
Cab:	103 inches 261 cm

Massey Ferguson 4255 attachments

Massey Ferguson 4255 attachments front-end loader Attachment details ...

1997 - 1999

4200 Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	4253 ←	4255	→ 4263
		4355 ↓

Massey Ferguson 1036 Loader

Massey Ferguson 1036 Loader
Height (to pin):	133 inches 337 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	109 inches 276 cm
Dump reach:	16.5 inches 41 cm
Dump angle:	37°
Clearance, level bucket:	1124 inches 2854 cm
Reach at ground:	80 inches 203 cm
Rollback angle:	27°
Breakout force (at pin):	6900 lbs 3129 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	3755 lbs 1703 kg
Lift to 1.5m (at pin):	5570 lbs 2526 kg
Bucket width:	72 inches 182 cm
Raise time to height:	4.6 s
Bucket dump time:	3.4 s
Lowering time:	3.0 s
Rollback time:	2.5 s

Massey Ferguson 1038 Loader

Massey Ferguson 1038 Loader
Height (to pin):	137 inches 347 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	110 inches 279 cm
Dump reach:	33 inches 83 cm
Dump angle:	40°
Clearance, level bucket:	128 inches 325 cm
Reach at ground:	84 inches 213 cm
Rollback angle:	22°
Breakout force (at pin):	6230 lbs 2825 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	5020 lbs 2277 kg
Lift to 1.5m (at pin):	5480 lbs 2485 kg
Bucket width:	84 inches 213 cm
Raise time to height:	4.6 s
Bucket dump time:	3.4 s
Lowering time:	3.4 s
Rollback time:	2.5 s