John Deere 1140 vs Massey Ferguson 255
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1140 and the Massey Ferguson 255 deliver the same power: 55 HP.
- The John Deere 1140 is the more recent model: production started in 1980, versus 1975 for the Massey Ferguson 255.
- The John Deere 1140 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 2399 kg versus 1723 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1140 | Massey Ferguson 255 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 55 HP | 55 HP |
| Production years | 1980–1987 | 1975–1981 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.9 L | 3.5 L |
| Weight | 2 404 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 4 | 8 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | 2 399 kg | 1 723 kg |
| Wheelbase | 204 cm | 208 cm |
| Length | 350 cm | — |
| Cab | Yes | — |