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Massey Ferguson 177 vs Massey Ferguson 690
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 177 vs Massey Ferguson 690
The Massey Ferguson 177 and the Massey Ferguson 690 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 66 hp. Massey Ferguson 177 is the lighter machine (2,790 kg vs 3,637 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 690 is the newer design (1983 vs 1965). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
66 hp
66 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
liquid-cooledReference
With 15.8-38 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Final drives
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outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine
49.2 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Displacement
3.9 LReference
4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 127 mmReference
101 x 127 mmReference
Power
49.2 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2200Reference
Torque
261.8 NmReference
299.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1240Reference
1380Reference
Starter type
electricReference
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Fuel tank
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145.0 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
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39.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dual dry elementReference
Compression
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16:1Reference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
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49.0 kWReference
Max power
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39.1 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Multi PowerReference
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Type
gearReference
open centerReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear lift
1529 kgReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@1685Reference
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PTO (claimed)
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48.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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49.0 kWReference
Valves
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2 or 3Reference
Pump flow
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26.5 lpmReference
Total flow
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64.3 lpmReference
Control
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position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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1873 kgReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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304mm dry discReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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46.4 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
213 cmReference
228 cmReference
Weight
2790 kgReference
3637 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
12-36Reference
16.9-34Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
13.6-24 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
15-30Reference
18.4-34 (4WD)Reference
Length
354 cmReference
391 cmReference
Width
191 cmReference
205 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
165 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
216 cmReference
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Operating weight
2790 kgReference
3637 kgReference
Ground clearance
43 cmReference
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Ballasted weight
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4669 kgReference
2WD Front tread
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137 to 177 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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160 to 180 cmReference
Rear tread
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152 to 238 cmReference
Variants
690
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naturally-aspiratedReference
690T
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turbochargedReference
690 Serial Numbers
1983
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K181026Reference
1984
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T101001Reference
1985
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L101001Reference
1986
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U031001Reference
Location:
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On bottom left of instrument panel.Reference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
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16.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
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3470 kgReference
Speeds
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.