Produced from 1973 to 1978, the Massey Ferguson 1155 is a sturdy row-crop tractor designed for demanding agricultural work. Here is a summary of its main attributes and specifications:
The engine's performance
Perkins AV8.540, 8.9L (540 cc) engine Diesel with eight cylinders
Power Source:
Claimed drawbar: 117 horsepower (87.2 kW)
PTO: 140 horsepower (104.4 kW) (claimed)
Tested drawbar: 117.8 horsepower (87.8 kW)
PTO: 140.97 horsepower (105.1 kW) (tested)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 208.2 L, or 55 gallons
Closed center, 22 gallons (83.3 L), 2100 psi (144.8 bar) hydraulic system
Flow rate of a hydraulic pump: 20 gpm (75.7 lpm) (Manytractors.com, agro-specs.com)
Drivetrain & Transmission
Options for Transmission:
Twelve-speed Power shift with two speeds
8-speed gearbox
Two-wheel drive (2WD) is the drive type.
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Power steering (TractorData, agro-specs.com, TractorData) is the steering method.
Measurements & Weight
109 inches (276 cm) is the wheelbase.
180 inches (457 cm) in length
Height: 113.5 inches (288 cm) (with cab)
Weight:
11,750 pounds (5,329 kg) for shipping
14,905 pounds (6,760 kg) in operation
20,460 pounds (9,280 kg) ballasted
Tire Dimensions:
Front: 14L-16
Back: 18.4-38(TractorData, manytractors.com, agro-specs.com, etc.)
Type II/III Hitch & PTO Rear Hitch
Control: Draft and position control
PTO:
Kind: Self-sufficient
540/1000 RPM speeds
RPM of the engine: 540@2000, 1000@2000 (TractorData, AllMachines, TractorData)
Typical Problems & Maintenance Advice
According to owners, the Massey Ferguson 1155 has a sturdy engine and gearbox and is typically dependable. But some typical problems are as follows:(TractorData)
Final Drive Wear: With prolonged usage, the planetary drive system, which is also shared by the 1105 model, may wear out. This problem may be lessened with prompt component replacement and routine maintenance.
Failure of the Charge Pump: Problems with the hydraulic system may arise from a malfunctioning charge pump. Monitoring hydraulic performance is advised, and any anomalies should be fixed right away.(Tractors Forums from Yesterday)
Extra Details
$25,000 was the original price in 1978.
Cab: Electrical system standard: 12V with an alternator(Data Tractor, Data Tractor)
You may visit the TractorData.com Massey Ferguson 1155 page for more thorough specs and history data.
If you're thinking about buying a Massey Ferguson 1155 or would want more information on its parts and maintenance, don't hesitate to ask!

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