Compare/Massey Ferguson 284SK vs Massey Ferguson 590

Massey Ferguson 284SK vs Massey Ferguson 590

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 284SK vs Massey Ferguson 590

The Massey Ferguson 284SK and the Massey Ferguson 590 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 68 hp. Massey Ferguson 284SK is the lighter machine (3,370 kg vs 6,660 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 284SK holds more fuel (120.0 L vs 98.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 284SK is the newer design (1983 vs 1977). 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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Rated power

68 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

4-cylinderReference

Three gears in low and high ranges with two-speed Multi-Power power shift.Reference

Fuel tank

120.0 LReference

98.0 LReference

Engine

50.7 kWReference

55.9 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 127 mmReference

Power

50.7 kWReference

55.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

263.1 NmReference

275.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

1400Reference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Type

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two-speed power shiftReference

Transmission

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Multi-PowerReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

36.0 lpmReference

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Rear lift

2400 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000/groundReference

1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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50.5 kWReference

Pump flow

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34.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2639 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independent optionalReference

Clutch

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hydraulic (independent)Reference

Engine RPM

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1000@1900Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

242 cmReference

228 cmReference

Weight

3370 kgReference

6660 to 7830 poundsReference

Front tire

12.4-24Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

16.9-34Reference

16.9-34 (2WD)Reference

Ag front

12.4-24Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-34Reference

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Length

404 cmReference

388 cmReference

Height

275 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.00-24. Rear: 16.9-34 (4WD)Reference

Width

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203 cmReference

Height (cab)

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254 cmReference

2WD Weight

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3020 kgReference

4WD Weight

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3551 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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38 cmReference

Variants

590

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naturally-aspiratedReference

590T

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turbochargedReference

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.