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Massey Ferguson 284S vs Massey Ferguson 290
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 284S vs Massey Ferguson 290
The Massey Ferguson 284S 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 290 is the lighter machine (5,512 kg vs 7,144 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
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
Distributor
Massey FergusonReference
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Manufacturer
LandiniReference
Massey FergusonReference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
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Differential lock
mechanicalReference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
liquid-cooledReference
Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear.Reference
Fuel tank
120.0 LReference
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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
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
dual dry element with pre-cleanerReference
Rated RPM
2150Reference
2200Reference
Torque
256.0 NmReference
284.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1600Reference
Drawbar (tested)
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41.3 kWReference
Pre-heating
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block heaterReference
Compression
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16:1Reference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
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49.2 kWReference
Max power
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41.3 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discsReference
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Transmission
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Multi-PowerReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Total flow
36.0 lpmReference
64.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
position and depth controlReference
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Rear lift
3365 kgReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/1000/groundReference
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
Type
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partial power shiftReference
Capacity
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41.6 LReference
Pressure
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206.8 barReference
Valves
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1 to 3Reference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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44.3 kWReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
247 cmReference
213 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
242 cmReference
229 cmReference
Weight
7144 to 7505 poundsReference
5512 to 6592 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-20Reference
6.50-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-30Reference
16.9x24Reference
Ag front
12.4-24 (4WD)Reference
10.00-16Reference
Ag rear
16.9-34Reference
15.5-38Reference
Length
402 cmReference
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Height
256 cmReference
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Shipping weight
3404 kgReference
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2WD Ground clearance
53 cmReference
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4WD Ground clearance
39 cmReference
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2WD Front tread
139 to 189 cmReference
137 to 177 cmReference
4WD Front tread
150 to 189 cmReference
137 to 194 cmReference
Rear tread
150 to 189 cmReference
142 to 228 cmReference
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
Width
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215 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 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
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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45Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
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
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.