Compare/Massey Ferguson 294 vs Massey Ferguson 690

Massey Ferguson 294 vs Massey Ferguson 690

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 294 vs Massey Ferguson 690

The Massey Ferguson 294 and the Massey Ferguson 690 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 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 60.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 690 is the newer design (1983 vs 1982). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 294 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 690 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

67 hp

66 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey FergusonReference

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Manufacturer

LandiniReference

Massey FergusonReference

Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

With 15.8-38 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Final drives

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outboard planetaryReference

Variants

293

similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

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690

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naturally-aspiratedReference

8830

similar Landini modelReference

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690T

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turbochargedReference

Engine

Fuel tank

60.6 LReference

145.0 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

41.2 kWReference

39.1 kWReference

Displacement

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

101 x 127 mmReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dual dry elementReference

Compression

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

50.3 kWReference

49.0 kWReference

Max power

41.2 kWReference

39.1 kWReference

Engine

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59.7 kWReference

Power

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59.7 kWReference

Torque

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299.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1380Reference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

11-inch dual dry discReference

304mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

50.0 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

50.3 kWReference

49.0 kWReference

Type

synchromeshReference

open centerReference

Valves

2Reference

2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

35.6 lpmReference

26.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

draft and position controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1664 kgReference

1873 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1944Reference

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Front PTO

direct-driveReference

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Front PTO Type

2250Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

48.4 kWReference

46.4 kWReference

Total flow

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64.3 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

221 cmReference

228 cmReference

Weight

3048 kgReference

3637 kgReference

Front tire

12.4x24Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4x30Reference

16.9-34Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 12.4x24. Rear: 18.4x30Reference

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Operating weight

3048 kgReference

3637 kgReference

Ballasted weight

3921 kgReference

4669 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

41 cmReference

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Front tread

156 cmReference

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Rear tread

154 to 205 cmReference

152 to 238 cmReference

Ag front

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13.6-24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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18.4-34 (4WD)Reference

Length

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391 cmReference

Width

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205 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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137 to 177 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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160 to 180 cmReference

294 Serial Numbers

1982

2235938Reference

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1983

2236290Reference

K181026Reference

1984

2236511Reference

T101001Reference

1985

22300915Reference

L101001Reference

1986

22301652Reference

U031001Reference

1987

22302505Reference

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1988

22303121Reference

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Location:

Plate on the bottom-left side of the tractor's instrument panel.Reference

On bottom left of instrument panel.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Test results

Fuel use

14.4 l/hourReference

16.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

2569 kgReference

3470 kgReference

690 Serial Numbers

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.