Massey Ferguson 2855M vs New Holland Workmaster 55

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 6 measurable specs, the New Holland Workmaster 55 leads 5 categories to 0 (1 tied). Machine pages: Massey Ferguson 2855M and New Holland Workmaster 55.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Massey Ferguson 2855M	New Holland Workmaster 55
Engine HP (hp)	53.6 hp	▲ 54 hp
PTO HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
Weight (lb)	4,420 lb	n/a
Loader Lift (lb)	2,570 lb	▲ 3,153 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	3,086 lb	▲ 3,500 lb
Lift Height (in)	111 in	▲ 131.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,910 lbf	n/a
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	19.6 gpm	▲ 20.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	25 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Massey Ferguson 2855MNew Holland Workmaster 55

Engine HPhp

53.6 hp

▲54 hp

PTO HPhp

▲40 hp

Weightlb

4,035 lb

▲4,420 lb

n/a

ROPSCab

Loader Liftlb

2,570 lb

2,425 lb

▲3,153 lb

550LU555LU

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

3,086 lb

▲3,500 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Massey Ferguson2855M	New HollandWorkmaster 55


Engine Manufacturer	Iseki	FPT Industrial
Engine Model	Iseki E4FH	n/a
Engine Type	4-cylinder, turbocharged, liquid-cooled diesel	Turbocharged 3-cylinder diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	148.6 in³	179 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	53.6 hp	54 hp
PTO Power	40 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4B CEGR + DOC (no DPF; no regeneration)
Cooling System Type	Liquid cooled	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	High-pressure common rail
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published

Pump Type	Two gear-type pumps for steering and 3-point/remotes	Dual pumps
Implement Flow	12.6 gpm	12.6 gpm
Steering Flow	7 gpm	7.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	19.6 gpm (12.6 + 7, computed)	20.2 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	19.6 gpm (12.6 + 7, computed)	20.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1

Fuel Tank Capacity	14.0 gal	Not Published
Coolant Capacity	7.61 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	7.82 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	9 qt	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent with SoftStart electronic modulation	Hydraulic wet clutch
PTO Rear	540 rpm (1-3/8 in)	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2,000 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I and II	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,483 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	3,086 lb	3,500 lb
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Lift-O-Matic

Transmission Type	12x12 power shuttle	12x12 power shuttle
No. of Speeds	12 forward and 12 reverse	12F/12R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	25 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Not Published
Brakes	Wet disc	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Open station: vinyl-clad seat; standard cab: spring-suspension seat with armrests; deluxe cab: air-ride seat with armrests	Cloth air-suspension seat
Front Axle Type	Solid cast front axle	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	6,500 lb dynamic capacity
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	132.3 in	154.1 in
Overall Width	70.1 in	Not Published
Wheelbase	Not Published	83.6 in
Ground Clearance	14.0 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	102.4 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	92.9 in	100.2 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	ROPS: 4,035 lb; Cab: 4,420 lb	n/a
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-28 standard; 16.9-24 optional	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	27x10.50-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	44x18.00-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	10-16.5	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	14.9-24; 17.5L-24	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	FL2814: pin-type or skid steer	550LU, 555LU: 72 in bucket; SSL or Euro-style quick attach
Loader Model	FL2814	n/a
Loader Lift Height	FL2814: 111 in	550LU: 131.3 in; 555LU: 130.0 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	FL2814: 2,570 lb	550LU: 2,425 lb; 555LU: 3,153 lb
Loader Breakout Force	FL2814: 3,910 lb	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	5-year powertrain warranty	Not Published

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Massey Ferguson 2855M vs New Holland Workmaster 55: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Massey Ferguson 2855M or the New Holland Workmaster 55?: The New Holland Workmaster 55 leads on engine hp at 54 hp hp, compared to 53.6 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson 2855M.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Massey Ferguson 2855M or the New Holland Workmaster 55?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 40 hp hp for pto hp.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Massey Ferguson 2855M or the New Holland Workmaster 55?: The New Holland Workmaster 55 leads on loader lift at 3,153 lb lb, compared to 2,570 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 2855M.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Massey Ferguson 2855M or the New Holland Workmaster 55?: The New Holland Workmaster 55 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,500 lb lb, compared to 3,086 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 2855M.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Massey Ferguson 2855M	New Holland Workmaster 55
Engine HP (hp)	53.6 hp	▲ 54 hp
PTO HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
Weight (lb)	4,420 lb	n/a
Loader Lift (lb)	2,570 lb	▲ 3,153 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	3,086 lb	▲ 3,500 lb
Lift Height (in)	111 in	▲ 131.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,910 lbf	n/a
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	19.6 gpm	▲ 20.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	25 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Massey Ferguson 2855MNew Holland Workmaster 55

Engine HPhp

53.6 hp

▲54 hp

PTO HPhp

▲40 hp

Weightlb

4,035 lb

▲4,420 lb

n/a

ROPSCab

Loader Liftlb

2,570 lb

2,425 lb

▲3,153 lb

550LU555LU

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

3,086 lb

▲3,500 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Massey Ferguson2855M	New HollandWorkmaster 55


Engine Manufacturer	Iseki	FPT Industrial
Engine Model	Iseki E4FH	n/a
Engine Type	4-cylinder, turbocharged, liquid-cooled diesel	Turbocharged 3-cylinder diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	148.6 in³	179 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	53.6 hp	54 hp
PTO Power	40 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4B CEGR + DOC (no DPF; no regeneration)
Cooling System Type	Liquid cooled	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	High-pressure common rail
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published

Pump Type	Two gear-type pumps for steering and 3-point/remotes	Dual pumps
Implement Flow	12.6 gpm	12.6 gpm
Steering Flow	7 gpm	7.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	19.6 gpm (12.6 + 7, computed)	20.2 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	19.6 gpm (12.6 + 7, computed)	20.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1

Fuel Tank Capacity	14.0 gal	Not Published
Coolant Capacity	7.61 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	7.82 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	9 qt	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent with SoftStart electronic modulation	Hydraulic wet clutch
PTO Rear	540 rpm (1-3/8 in)	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2,000 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I and II	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,483 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	3,086 lb	3,500 lb
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Lift-O-Matic

Transmission Type	12x12 power shuttle	12x12 power shuttle
No. of Speeds	12 forward and 12 reverse	12F/12R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	25 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Not Published
Brakes	Wet disc	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Open station: vinyl-clad seat; standard cab: spring-suspension seat with armrests; deluxe cab: air-ride seat with armrests	Cloth air-suspension seat
Front Axle Type	Solid cast front axle	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	6,500 lb dynamic capacity
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	132.3 in	154.1 in
Overall Width	70.1 in	Not Published
Wheelbase	Not Published	83.6 in
Ground Clearance	14.0 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	102.4 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	92.9 in	100.2 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	ROPS: 4,035 lb; Cab: 4,420 lb	n/a
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-28 standard; 16.9-24 optional	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	27x10.50-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	44x18.00-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	10-16.5	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	14.9-24; 17.5L-24	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	FL2814: pin-type or skid steer	550LU, 555LU: 72 in bucket; SSL or Euro-style quick attach
Loader Model	FL2814	n/a
Loader Lift Height	FL2814: 111 in	550LU: 131.3 in; 555LU: 130.0 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	FL2814: 2,570 lb	550LU: 2,425 lb; 555LU: 3,153 lb
Loader Breakout Force	FL2814: 3,910 lb	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	5-year powertrain warranty	Not Published

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Massey Ferguson 2855M vs New Holland Workmaster 55: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Massey Ferguson 2855M or the New Holland Workmaster 55?

The New Holland Workmaster 55 leads on engine hp at 54 hp hp, compared to 53.6 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson 2855M.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Massey Ferguson 2855M or the New Holland Workmaster 55?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 40 hp hp for pto hp.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Massey Ferguson 2855M or the New Holland Workmaster 55?

The New Holland Workmaster 55 leads on loader lift at 3,153 lb lb, compared to 2,570 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 2855M.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Massey Ferguson 2855M or the New Holland Workmaster 55?

The New Holland Workmaster 55 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,500 lb lb, compared to 3,086 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 2855M.

Massey Ferguson 2855M vs New Holland Workmaster 55

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