The Massey Ferguson 255 tractor hydraulic capacity is 8 gal | 30.3 L, pump flow is 10 gpm | 37.9 lpm, and hydraulic pressure is 2300 psi | 158.6 bar.
Massey Ferguson 255 Hydraulic Capacity & Flow Specs
| Hydraulic capacity | 8 gal | 30.3 L |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic pressure | 2300 psi | 158.6 bar |
| Pump flow | 10 gpm | 37.9 lpm |
| Total hydraulic flow | 19.5 gpm | 73.8 lpm |
| Steering flow | 5 gpm | 18.9 lpm |
| Hydraulic valves | 0 to 2 |
Massey Ferguson 255 Hitch, Remote & Lift Specs
| Rear hitch type | II/I |
|---|---|
| Rear lift | 3800 lbs | 1723 kg |
Massey Ferguson 255 Useful Hydraulic Calculations
| Pump flow per gallon of hydraulic capacity | 1.2 gpm per gal |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic tank turnover estimate | about 0.8 minutes at rated pump flow |
| Total flow vs pump flow | 195% of listed pump flow |
| Steering flow vs pump flow | 50% of listed pump flow |
| Rear lift per pump gpm | 380 lb per gpm |
| Rear lift per hydraulic gallon | 475 lb per gal |
| Estimated hydraulic horsepower | about 13.4 hydraulic hp from listed pressure and pump flow |
| Metric capacity vs pump flow | 30.3 L capacity with 10 gpm pump flow |
Massey Ferguson 255 Hydraulic Comparison Charts
Hydraulic capacity comparison
Pump flow comparison
Hydraulic pressure comparison
Rear lift comparison
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the utility and row-crop tractor category. These are comparison guides only; use the operator manual and exact tractor configuration before buying parts, oil, loaders or hydraulic implements.
Massey Ferguson 255 Steering, Brakes & Mechanical Hydraulic Notes
| Steering | Power steering |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Differential dry disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Massey Ferguson 255 Hydraulic Capacity FAQ
Is the Massey Ferguson 255 hydraulic capacity big or small for its size?
The Massey Ferguson 255 lists 8 gal | 30.3 L of hydraulic capacity, which is below the 18 gal benchmark for this group. Real talk: that is not automatically bad, but it gives you less oil volume as a heat buffer during loader work, hydraulic motors or long remote use.
Will the Massey Ferguson 255 hydraulics feel fast or slow?
The useful speed clue is 10 gpm | 37.9 lpm pump flow, below the 14 gpm benchmark for this group. Expect hydraulic functions to be steady rather than fast, especially with loaders or big cylinders.
What does the Massey Ferguson 255 hydraulic pressure tell you?
The pressure spec is 2300 psi | 158.6 bar, close to the 2,600 psi benchmark. That is a normal working-pressure number for this tractor category.
What matters most for loader speed on the Massey Ferguson 255?
On the Massey Ferguson 255, 10 gpm | 37.9 lpm pump flow points to slower loader and cylinder movement, 2,300 psi pressure affects force more than speed, and 3,800 lb listed lift is the number to watch for implement weight. Flow is the speed number; pressure and lift are the force numbers.
How do you judge hydraulic implement fit on the Massey Ferguson 255?
For implement matching, the useful checks are 10 gpm flow, 2,300 psi pressure, 3,800 lb listed lift, and 0 to 2 remote/valve listing. That combination is more likely to feel slow on loaders, rear remotes and large cylinders, normal on pressure for the class, and best kept realistic on heavy rear implements, so match the implement by hydraulic demand, hitch category and actual tractor setup rather than model name alone.
Is the Massey Ferguson 255 rear lift capacity strong?
The listed lift figure is 3800 lbs | 1723 kg, below the 7,000 lb benchmark. Keep rear implements realistic and pay attention to weight carried behind the lift points.
Are the Massey Ferguson 255 hydraulic remotes enough?
The Massey Ferguson 255 remote/valve listing is 0 to 2. Because that wording may be optional or configuration-dependent, treat it as a setup check before buying an implement that needs rear hydraulic outlets.
Will the Massey Ferguson 255 hydraulics handle long hydraulic jobs?
The useful heat clues are 8 gal of hydraulic capacity, 10 gpm flow, 2,300 psi pressure, and about 13.4 hydraulic hp by the pressure-flow estimate. That is a fairly normal flow-to-oil-volume relationship for mixed tractor work.
How much hydraulic power does the Massey Ferguson 255 make on paper?
Using 2,300 psi and 10 gpm, the rough pressure-flow estimate is about 13.4 hydraulic hp. That is a modest hydraulic power figure, so huge hydraulic loads are not the point of this setup. It is a comparison number, not engine horsepower.
What do the Massey Ferguson 255 hitch hydraulic specs mean?
The hitch-side hydraulic clues are that rear hitch type is II/I and listed lift is 3800 lbs | 1723 kg. For real implement choice, hitch category gets it connected, lift capacity gets it raised, and hydraulic flow gets cylinders moving at a usable speed.
Hydraulic capacity, pressure, flow, valves, remotes and lift specs can vary by year, market, transmission, pump option, loader package and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, hydraulic oil dipstick/sight glass, parts book and official masseyferguson.com website before buying hydraulic oil, servicing the system or sizing hydraulic implements.
