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Massey Ferguson 2430 vs Massey Ferguson 290
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 2430 vs Massey Ferguson 290
The Massey Ferguson 2430 and the Massey Ferguson 290 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 66 hp. Massey Ferguson 2430 is the lighter machine (3,050 kg vs 5,512 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 2430 is the newer design (2005 vs 1983). 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 Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference
Massey FergusonReference
Speedshift adds a two-speed power shift to the basic shuttle transmission. Optional creeper range expands total gears to 60 in each direction.Reference
Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear.Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
2430ST
standardReference
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2430GE
low-profileReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
90.1 LReference
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Engine
49.0 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Displacement
3.3 LReference
4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
94 x 120 mmReference
101 x 127 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIReference
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Power
49.0 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Rated RPM
2500Reference
2200Reference
Torque
210.2 NmReference
284.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
1600Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Drawbar (tested)
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41.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dual dry element with pre-cleanerReference
Pre-heating
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block heaterReference
Compression
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16:1Reference
Power at rated engine speed
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49.2 kWReference
Max power
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41.3 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
30 forward and reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
wet discReference
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Type
two-speed power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Transmission
SpeedshiftReference
Multi-PowerReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear lift
3400 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
PTO (claimed)
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48.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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49.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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41.6 LReference
Capacity
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41.6 LReference
Pressure
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206.8 barReference
Valves
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1 to 3Reference
Total flow
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64.3 lpmReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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44.3 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
215 cmReference
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Weight
3050 kgReference
5512 to 6592 poundsReference
Front tire
12.4R20Reference
6.50-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9R30Reference
16.9x24Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 12.4R20. Rear: 14.9R30Reference
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Length
402 cmReference
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Width
187 cmReference
215 cmReference
Height (cab)
240 cmReference
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Ground clearance
41 cmReference
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2WD Wheelbase
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213 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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229 cmReference
Ag front
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10.00-16Reference
Ag rear
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15.5-38Reference
4WD Ag front
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12.4-24Reference
2WD Length
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383 cmReference
4WD Length
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388 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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169 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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251 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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37 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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137 to 177 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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137 to 194 cmReference
Rear tread
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142 to 228 cmReference
2WD Shipping
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2500 kgReference
4WD Shipping
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2990 kgReference
Operating
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2694 kgReference
Ballasted
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4114 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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45Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Speeds
Capacities
Fuel
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79.5 LReference
290 Serial Numbers
1983
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386453Reference
1984
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389947Reference
1985
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393422Reference
1986
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723909Reference
Location:
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Instrument console on right sideReference
Test results
Fuel use
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13.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
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3471 kgReference
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.