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Massey Ferguson 290 vs Massey Ferguson 294
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 290 vs Massey Ferguson 294
The Massey Ferguson 290 and the Massey Ferguson 294 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 294 leads on rated power with 67 hp against 66 hp. Massey Ferguson 294 is the lighter machine (3,048 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 290 is the newer design (1983 vs 1982). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 294 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 290 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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
67 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
LandiniReference
Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear.Reference
Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Distributor
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Massey FergusonReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine
59.7 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
41.3 kWReference
41.2 kWReference
Displacement
4.1 LReference
4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
101 x 127 mmReference
101 x 127 mmReference
Power
59.7 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dual dry element with pre-cleanerReference
oil bathReference
Pre-heating
block heaterReference
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Compression
16:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Torque
284.1 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
49.2 kWReference
50.3 kWReference
Max power
41.3 kWReference
41.2 kWReference
Fuel tank
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60.6 LReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
Multi-PowerReference
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Clutch
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11-inch dual dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
48.5 kWReference
50.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
49.2 kWReference
50.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system
41.6 LReference
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Type
partial power shiftReference
synchromeshReference
Capacity
41.6 LReference
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Pressure
206.8 barReference
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Valves
1 to 3Reference
2Reference
Total flow
64.3 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
44.3 kWReference
48.4 kWReference
Pump flow
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35.6 lpmReference
Control
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draft and position controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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1664 kgReference
Engine RPM
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540@1944Reference
Front PTO
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direct-driveReference
Front PTO Type
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2250Reference
Capacities
Fuel
79.5 LReference
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Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
213 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
229 cmReference
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Weight
5512 to 6592 poundsReference
3048 kgReference
Front tire
6.50-16Reference
12.4x24Reference
Rear tire
16.9x24Reference
18.4x30Reference
Ag front
10.00-16Reference
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Ag rear
15.5-38Reference
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4WD Ag front
12.4-24Reference
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2WD Length
383 cmReference
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4WD Length
388 cmReference
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Width
215 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
169 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
251 cmReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
37 cmReference
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2WD Front tread
137 to 177 cmReference
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4WD Front tread
137 to 194 cmReference
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Rear tread
142 to 228 cmReference
154 to 205 cmReference
2WD Shipping
2500 kgReference
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4WD Shipping
2990 kgReference
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Operating
2694 kgReference
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Ballasted
4114 kgReference
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Wheelbase
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221 cmReference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 12.4x24. Rear: 18.4x30Reference
Operating weight
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3048 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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3921 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
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41 cmReference
Front tread
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156 cmReference
290 Serial Numbers
1983
386453Reference
2236290Reference
1984
389947Reference
2236511Reference
1985
393422Reference
22300915Reference
1986
723909Reference
22301652Reference
Location:
Instrument console on right sideReference
Plate on the bottom-left side of the tractor's instrument panel.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
45Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
13.6 l/hourReference
14.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
3471 kgReference
2569 kgReference
Speeds
Variants
293
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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
8830
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similar Landini modelReference
294 Serial Numbers
1982
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2235938Reference
1987
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22302505Reference
1988
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22303121Reference
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.