Massey Ferguson 4255 – specifications
Built: 1997 · Series: Other models
Data for the version built 1997 · Data origin: Official register, Reference work (Wikipedia/Wikibooks) · sources
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The Massey Ferguson 4255 is a tractor belonging to the category of agricultural utility vehicles, produced in 1997. As part of the manufacturer's well-known series, this model is positioned as a mid-sized tractor for daily use on the farm and in the field. The design is based on a four-stroke diesel engine with four cylinders and a displacement of 4,000 cm³, which provides the drive power for the wheels as well as for the hydraulic and mechanical attachments.
The engine output is 95 hp at a rated speed of 2,200 rpm, with a maximum torque of 336 Nm available. These values enable the pulling of medium to heavy attachments such as plows or cultivators. The empty weight of 3,758 kg ensures good traction without exceeding the permissible limit. With a length of 4,100 mm and a width of 2,000 mm, the vehicle remains maneuverable enough for barn operations and narrow farm paths. The power take-off offers two speeds of 540 and 1,000 rpm, allowing adaptation to various implements. The tank holds 186 l of fuel, supporting longer working intervals without intermediate refueling stops.
Among the available transmission variants, options with 12 forward and 12 reverse gears are offered, as well as models with 18 forward and 6 reverse gears or 24 forward and 24 reverse gears. This range of gear ratios allows for precise adjustment of driving speed to the respective soil cultivation or transport task. Category II of the three-point hitch defines the lifting capacity and compatibility with common attachments. The wheelbase of 2,350 mm influences stability when lifting heavy loads at the rear.
Massey Ferguson – other models: collective page of tractors outside the named ranges, from the 100 series to the 8000 series, 22 to 216 kW, Perkins and other diesel engines
This page gathers the Massey Ferguson tractors the register could not assign to a named range, from compact four-cylinder models to large four-wheel-drive tractors of the 8000 class. Massey Ferguson was formed in 1953 from the merger of Massey-Harris with Harry Ferguson's tractor firm and has belonged to AGCO since 1994. The type logic changed several times: three-digit types order size in ascending order, four-digit ranges such as the 4245 or 6480 give the range in the thousands digit and the model in the remaining digits, and the 4X4 suffix marks four-wheel drive. The entry TE-A-20 belongs to the licence-built Ferguson TE-20 from the transitional years after the merger.
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The register lists here 40 versions with 22 to 216 kW from three- to eight-cylinder engines of 1,750 to 10,500 cm³, unladen weights of 1,100 to 9,200 kg, gross weights up to 13,180 kg, lengths of 2,769 to 5,200 mm, widths of 1,500 to 2,720 mm and heights up to 3,200 mm; torque ranges from 176.8 to 593 Nm at rated speeds of 1,600 to 2,250 rpm.
By unit numbers Massey Ferguson is one of the world's best-selling tractor brands, with strongholds in Britain, France and Scandinavia; the models listed here span the full range from yard tractor to large field tractor.
When buying used, on the smaller model years the radiator, head gasket and hydraulic pump matter, on the large 4x4 models the transfer case, front axle and electronics; rust on mudguards and steps is common on older models. Parts run through AGCO and Perkins as well as a broad independent market.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Massey Ferguson (weitere Modelle), Massey Ferguson (AGCO, Hersteller)
Versions of this model in the register
Each row is a separate entry with its own data. The figures on this page belong to the row marked ●.
| Version | Built | kW | EU type approval | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ● 4255 | 1997 | 70 | — | Official register |
| 4255 4WD | — | — | — | Official register |
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 95 hp (70 kW)correct |
|---|---|
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 336 Nmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,000 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,100 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,000 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,610 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mmcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,758 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | 12V/12R or 18V/6R and 24V/24Rcorrect |
|---|
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 186 lcorrect |
|---|
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat IIcorrect |
|---|---|
| PTO speed | 540/1000 rpmcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Massey Ferguson 4255 have?
The Massey Ferguson 4255 delivers 95 hp.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Massey Ferguson 4255?
3,758 kg.
What engine does the Massey Ferguson 4255 have?
4 cylinders, 4,000 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Massey Ferguson 4255?
4,100 mm × 2,000 mm × 2,610 mm.
When was the Massey Ferguson 4255 built?
Production years: 1997.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved September 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · Data sources and cross-checks
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