Massey Ferguson 355 Specs ( 1986-1997 )
Overview
The Massey Ferguson 355 is a utility farm tractor produced in Coventry, England, between 1986 and 1997. It is powered by a Perkins 2.5L 3-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 52 hp and is available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations. The mechanical specification includes an 8-speed synchronized or mechanical shuttle transmission and hydraulic wet disc brakes.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
The Perkins turbocharged engine produces 137 lb-ft of torque at 1500 RPM and provides a claimed PTO power of 46 hp at 1789 engine RPM.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The tractor features an 8-speed synchronized transmission with a 305mm dry disc clutch and planetary final drives in both 2WD and 4WD layouts.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
The open center hydraulic system delivers a total flow of 13.7 gpm at 3000 psi, supporting a rear lift capacity of 4729 lbs on a Type II/I hitch.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Coventry, England |
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| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.60x5.00 inches (91 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 15.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 10.4 qts (9.8 L) |
| Description | Perkins AT3.152.4 / turbocharged diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 152.7 ci (2.5 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-3 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Idle RPM | 750-2470 |
| Power | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2250 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 137 lb-ft (185.8 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1500 |
| Oil capacity | 7.2 qts (6.8 L) |
| Oil change | 250 h |
| PTO (claimed) | 46 hp (34.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 305mm dry disc |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 8 forward and reverse |
| Type | synchronized / mechanical shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed synchronized / 8-speed mechanical shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed synchronized / 8-speed mechanical shuttle |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two- or four-post ROPS. Cab available. |
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| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
| Trailer brakes | hydraulic OptOptional |
Capacity
| Fuel | 18 gal (68.1 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 12.5 gal (47.3 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 12.5 gal (47.3 L) |
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| Pressure | 3000 psi (206.8 bar) |
| Pump flow | 9.2 gpm (aux pump) (34.8 lpm) |
| Total flow | 13.7 gpm (51.9 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 4729 lbs*Capacity with links horizontal (2145 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1789 |
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| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 420 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 45 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Operating weight | 5827 lbs (2643 kg) |
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| 2WD Wheelbase | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| 4WD Operating weight | 6226 lbs (2824 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 84 inches (213 cm) |
| Length | 135 inches (342 cm) |
| Width | 73.7 inches (187 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 12.4-32 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 84 inches (213 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Weight | 5827 to 6226 pounds |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 12.4-32 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 12.4-32 |
355 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor, near the brake pedals. |
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Massey Ferguson 355 Height
| Cab | 93.1 inches (236 cm) |
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| Exhaust | 93.3 inches (236 cm) |
| ROPS | 95 inches (241 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 65 inches (165 cm) |
References
| Description | 300 published in 1988, by Massey Ferguson / 300 Series Tractors Data Book published in 1992, by Massey Ferguson / M-F 300 Series Tractor Workshop Manual (1449 244M1) published in 1991 / 355 published in 1986, by Massey Ferguson |
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