The Massey Ferguson 6255 tractor cooling system capacity is 42 gal | 159 L, coolant type is the Massey Ferguson 6255 tractor uses HOAT (Hybrid Organic Acid Technology) antifreeze, which is often yellow, blue, or turquoise in color and provides long-life corrosion, and coolant change interval is every 500 hours.
Massey Ferguson 6255 Coolant Capacity Details
Cooling system capacity
42 gal | 159 L
Coolant type
The Massey Ferguson 6255 tractor uses HOAT (Hybrid Organic Acid Technology) antifreeze, which is often yellow, blue, or turquoise in color and provides long-life corrosion
Coolant change interval
Every 500 hours
Coolant mixture ratio
The recommended coolant mixture for a Massey Ferguson tractor typically consists of 50% antifreeze and 50% water
Coolant Capacity Comparison Chart
Coolant Capacity Comparison
This model
42 gal
Average
5.5 gal
Low
3 gal
High
9 gal
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high coolant-capacity ranges for the utility tractor category. Use the exact tractor manual before buying coolant.
Massey Ferguson 6255 Extra Coolant Notes
Engine horsepower
85 hp | 63.4 kW
Engine displacement
4 L | 244 cu in
Capacity note
For the Massey Ferguson 6255, the listed cooling system capacity is 42 gal | 159 L. Buy slightly more coolant than the exact capacity so you have enough for topping off after air burps out.
Mixture note
The recommended coolant mixture for a Massey Ferguson tractor typically consists of 50% antifreeze and 50% water.
Refill note
Refill slowly, run the tractor until warm with the heater circuit open if fitted, let it cool, then recheck the coolant level. Never remove a hot radiator cap under pressure.
Massey Ferguson 6255 Coolant FAQs
How much coolant does a Massey Ferguson 6255 take?
The Massey Ferguson 6255 takes 42 gal | 159 L of coolant. That is well above the normal utility tractor benchmark shown here, so treat it as a full cooling-system service job, not a quick top-up.
Is 42 gal | 159 L a lot of coolant for a Massey Ferguson 6255?
Yes. For this tractor category, 42 gal | 159 L is well above normal. This is the sort of refill where you want all coolant on hand before draining, because stopping halfway through the job is annoying and messy.
How many coolant jugs do I need for a Massey Ferguson 6255?
Do not underestimate this refill. A 42 gal | 159 L system needs about 42 one-gallon containers if you are using premixed coolant. If using concentrate at a 50/50 mix, plan on about 21 gal of concentrate and 21 gal of distilled water. In metric terms, that is roughly 32 x 5 L containers for a full premix refill.
Can I mix coolant types in a Massey Ferguson 6255?
Because the listed coolant is the Massey Ferguson 6255 tractor uses HOAT (Hybrid Organic Acid Technology) antifreeze, which is often yellow, blue, or turquoise in color and provides long-life corrosion, the clean move is to stay with the same approved chemistry. Do not casually mix it with old green conventional coolant; if the old coolant type is unknown, flush first or confirm what is already in the system. The listed mix is the recommended coolant mixture for a Massey Ferguson tractor typically consists of 50% antifreeze and 50% water, so do not run straight water except as a short emergency move.
How much concentrate and water does a Massey Ferguson 6255 need?
With the listed the recommended coolant mixture for a Massey Ferguson tractor typically consists of 50% antifreeze and 50% water mix, a full 42 gal | 159 L refill works out to about 21 gal of antifreeze concentrate and 21 gal of distilled water. If using premix, do not add extra water unless the product label says to.
When should the Massey Ferguson 6255 coolant be changed?
The listed interval is every 500 hours. Hour-based service matters most on working tractors that spend long periods hot under load.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Coolant specs can change by year, engine, market, radiator option and coolant chemistry. Check the operator manual, parts book and official masseyferguson.com website before draining, flushing or refilling the cooling system.
