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Massey Ferguson 290 vs Massey Ferguson 690
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 290 vs Massey Ferguson 690
The Massey Ferguson 290 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 690 is the lighter machine (3,637 kg vs 5,512 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
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear.Reference
With 15.8-38 rear tires.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Final drives
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outboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine
59.7 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
41.3 kWReference
39.1 kWReference
Displacement
4.1 LReference
4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
101 x 127 mmReference
101 x 127 mmReference
Power
59.7 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry element with pre-cleanerReference
dual dry elementReference
Pre-heating
block heaterReference
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Compression
16:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
284.1 NmReference
299.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
1380Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
49.2 kWReference
49.0 kWReference
Max power
41.3 kWReference
39.1 kWReference
Fuel tank
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145.0 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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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
48.5 kWReference
48.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
49.2 kWReference
49.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system
41.6 LReference
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Type
partial power shiftReference
open centerReference
Capacity
41.6 LReference
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Pressure
206.8 barReference
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Valves
1 to 3Reference
2 or 3Reference
Total flow
64.3 lpmReference
64.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
44.3 kWReference
46.4 kWReference
Pump flow
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26.5 lpmReference
Control
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position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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1873 kgReference
Clutch
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304mm dry discReference
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
3637 kgReference
Front tire
6.50-16Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9x24Reference
16.9-34Reference
Ag front
10.00-16Reference
13.6-24 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
15.5-38Reference
18.4-34 (4WD)Reference
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
205 cmReference
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
137 to 177 cmReference
4WD Front tread
137 to 194 cmReference
160 to 180 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 228 cmReference
152 to 238 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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228 cmReference
Length
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391 cmReference
Operating weight
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3637 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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4669 kgReference
290 Serial Numbers
1983
386453Reference
K181026Reference
1984
389947Reference
T101001Reference
1985
393422Reference
L101001Reference
1986
723909Reference
U031001Reference
Location:
Instrument console on right sideReference
On bottom left of instrument panel.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
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
16.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
3471 kgReference
3470 kgReference
Speeds
Variants
690
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naturally-aspiratedReference
690T
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turbochargedReference
690 Serial Numbers
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.