Compare/Massey Ferguson 2430 vs Massey Ferguson 690

Massey Ferguson 2430 vs Massey Ferguson 690

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 2430 vs Massey Ferguson 690

The Massey Ferguson 2430 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 2430 is the lighter machine (3,050 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 holds more fuel (145.0 L vs 90.1 L) for longer stints between fills. 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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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

66 hp

Confidence

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

With 15.8-38 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

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outboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

690

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naturally-aspiratedReference

2430ST

standardReference

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2430GE

low-profileReference

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690T

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turbochargedReference

Engine

Fuel tank

90.1 LReference

145.0 LReference

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

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2200Reference

Torque

210.2 NmReference

299.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

1380Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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

Power at rated engine speed

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49.0 kWReference

Max power

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39.1 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

304mm dry discReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

open centerReference

Transmission

SpeedshiftReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

3400 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

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

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1873 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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46.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

215 cmReference

228 cmReference

Weight

3050 kgReference

3637 kgReference

Front tire

12.4R20Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9R30Reference

16.9-34Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 12.4R20. Rear: 14.9R30Reference

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Length

402 cmReference

391 cmReference

Width

187 cmReference

205 cmReference

Height (cab)

240 cmReference

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Ground clearance

41 cmReference

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Ag front

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13.6-24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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18.4-34 (4WD)Reference

Operating weight

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3637 kgReference

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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Speeds

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

Test results

Fuel use

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16.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3470 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.