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Massey Ferguson 390 vs Massey Ferguson 4290
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 390 vs Massey Ferguson 4290
The Massey Ferguson 390 and the Massey Ferguson 4290 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 72 hp. Massey Ferguson 390 is the lighter machine (6,275 kg vs 10,042 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 4290 is the newer design (2010 vs 1987). 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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Fit & specs
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
72 hp
72 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference
Four speeds in two ranges. Eight-speed transmission available on the "value-priced" Massey-Ferguson 390.Reference
With 18.4-34 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
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planetaryReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine
58.9 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
Displacement
4.1 LReference
4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
101 x 127 mmReference
101 x 127 mmReference
Power
58.9 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
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Compression
16:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Idle RPM
750-2310Reference
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Torque
283.4 NmReference
288.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1400Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
15.1 LReference
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Oil capacity
7.5 LReference
8.0 LReference
Oil change
250 hReference
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Transmission
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
SpeedshiftReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
53.7 kWReference
53.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system
47.3 LReference
45.0 LReference
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
shuttleReference
Capacity
47.3 LReference
45.0 LReference
Pressure
206.8 barReference
170.0 barReference
Valves
2Reference
2 or 3Reference
Pump flow
16.7 lpmReference
68.9 lpmReference
Total flow
63.6 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear lift
1927 kgReference
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Rear lift (at ends)
2453 kgReference
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Rear PTO
live (optional)Reference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Clutch
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dry discReference
Engine RPM
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1000@1900Reference
Capacities
Fuel
107.9 LReference
99.9 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
213 cmReference
224 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
234 cmReference
237 cmReference
Weight
6275 to 7552 poundsReference
10042 to 11927 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
14.9-24Reference
2WD Rear tire
18.4/15-30Reference
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2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 18.4/15-30Reference
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4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4/15-30Reference
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2WD Length
366 cmReference
406 cmReference
4WD Length
388 cmReference
426 cmReference
Width
197 cmReference
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2WD Clearance (front axle)
53 cmReference
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4WD Clearance (front axle)
42 cmReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
37 cmReference
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2WD ROPS
2846 kgReference
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4WD ROPS
3130 kgReference
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2WD Cab
3150 kgReference
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4WD Cab
3425 kgReference
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Steering wheel
178 cmReference
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Rear tire
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18.4-34Reference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference
Height
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260 cmReference
2WD Weight
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4555 kgReference
4WD Weight
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5410 kgReference
Ground clearance
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38 cmReference
Rear tread
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155 to 216 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 390 attachments
390 Serial Number Location
390 Serial Numbers
1986
U01001Reference
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1987
V01001Reference
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1988
N01001Reference
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1989
P01001Reference
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1990
R01001Reference
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1991
S01001Reference
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1992
A01001Reference
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1993
B01001Reference
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1994
C01001Reference
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1995
D01001Reference
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1996
E01001Reference
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1997
F01001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
45Reference
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Battery CCA
540 (1x)Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
ROPS Charging amps
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55Reference
Cab Charging amps
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120Reference
Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 390 Height
ROPS
252 cmReference
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Cab
264 cmReference
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Exhaust
248 cmReference
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Test results
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.