Massey ferguson 255 loader hydrolics .?????

[masseyferguson255]

Hello all, I have an older Massey Ferguson 255 tractor that I just refinished . I purchased on older fel that should fit with a little fabrication work, I think I have that area covered. My questions are on the hydrolics. I do have two remotes but would like to utilize the main pump to operate the hydrolics . I wil include a picture of the exterior lines from the pump. I am not sure which is the feed line and which is the return. My other question is that I have a 3-4 gallon extra hydrolics tank that came with the fel . I am assuming the fluid will run from the tank back to the main pump on the tractor , but is it gravity feed or under slight pressure? The main tractor fluid level check dip stick is located on the side of the tractor ( I have over-filled the tractor before and the excess fluid has ran out around this dip stick. Will the fluid from the extra 3-4 gallon tank overflow from here as well? I have a two lever control that came with the fel , one lever to operate the two lift cylinders and one lever to operate the single tilt cylinder for the bucket. The control has an inlet for a hose labeled "in" , I am assuming this will come from the pump (main tractor) under pressure and flow through the control and then into the extra tank and then back into the main tractor pump . Sorry for the long post but any help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks

 

[Ed of all trades]

I would remove the tank and just run lines to the rear remotes. I had that setup on my 255 and even though I did not like it at first after I used it a little I loved it. If you run the loader for a while it is nice for your arm to not have to reach up and work a leaver, hanging down to the remote leavers is much easier for a long job, and it works well. :2cents:

 

[masseyferguson255]

Thanks Ed, I do a lot of accessories that also run off of the rear remotes ( discs , grain drills , ect ) . I would prefer to have the use of both the fel and the rear remotes moest of the time. would running just off of the rear remotes , would this not deplete the hydraulic oil due to the capacity of the fel cylinders?

 

[Ed of all trades]

They are double acting cylinders so as you take out you are also putting back in so no. I always took the loader off when pulling a disc ect. but a few times I unhooked the bucket hoses and hooked up the disc.

 

[Ed of all trades]

Just a thought, the 255 is the same tractor as the 265, the only difference is the injectors and the pump. I got new injectors for mine and just had the pump turned up till I had 74 hp. It would do the work easier and with less fuel and the 255 is plenty heavy for 74 hp, I did have the rear tires filled. Just thought you might want to know.

 

[masseyferguson255]

Thanks Ed , as much as I plan to use the fel , it will probably become a perminante fixture to the tractor. I also thought about upping the hp but will wait until the injectors need work. The rear tire are already filled. Thanks

 

[MF255ER]

Did you ever figure out the hydraulic situation? I have the same tractor with 2 rear remotes and a loader. The previous owner ran the 2 lever loader valve to one of the remotes and used twine to hold one valve open to run the loader. I want to plumb it in for good to free up my remotes and get rid of the twine!!!
Thanks,

 

[Roy 56]

Hello all, I have an older Massey Ferguson 255 tractor that I just refinished . I purchased on older fel that should fit with a little fabrication work, I think I have that area covered. My questions are on the hydrolics. I do have two remotes but would like to utilize the main pump to operate the hydrolics . I wil include a picture of the exterior lines from the pump. I am not sure which is the feed line and which is the return. My other question is that I have a 3-4 gallon extra hydrolics tank that came with the fel . I am assuming the fluid will run from the tank back to the main pump on the tractor , but is it gravity feed or under slight pressure? The main tractor fluid level check dip stick is located on the side of the tractor ( I have over-filled the tractor before and the excess fluid has ran out around this dip stick. Will the fluid from the extra 3-4 gallon tank overflow from here as well? I have a two lever control that came with the fel , one lever to operate the two lift cylinders and one lever to operate the single tilt cylinder for the bucket. The control has an inlet for a hose labeled "in" , I am assuming this will come from the pump (main tractor) under pressure and flow through the control and then into the extra tank and then back into the main tractor pump . Sorry for the long post but any help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks

Is there a filter in that small tank