Compare/Massey Ferguson 396 vs Massey Ferguson 699

Massey Ferguson 396 vs Massey Ferguson 699

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 396 vs Massey Ferguson 699

The Massey Ferguson 396 and the Massey Ferguson 699 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 699 leads on rated power with 86 hp against 85 hp. Massey Ferguson 396 is the lighter machine (7,180 kg vs 8,304 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 396 is the newer design (1992 vs 1984). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 699 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 396 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

85 hp

86 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 2HL used for pull test.Reference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

77.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

53.3 kWReference

51.7 kWReference

Displacement

6.0 LReference

5.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

99 x 127 mmReference

98 x 127 mmReference

Power

77.6 kWReference

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Compression

15.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

20.1 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

63.1 kWReference

64.0 kWReference

Max power

53.3 kWReference

51.7 kWReference

Fuel tank

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145.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

65.6 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

63.1 kWReference

64.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

47.3 LReference

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Type

synchromeshReference

Capacity

47.3 LReference

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Valves

2Reference

2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

63.2 lpmReference

26.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

59.2 kWReference

58.2 kWReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Total flow

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64.3 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2385 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1900Reference

Capacities

Fuel

126.0 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

257 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

263 cmReference

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Weight

7180 to 8340 poundsReference

8304 to 10325 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

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Ag front

10.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-34Reference

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2WD Length

415 cmReference

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4WD Length

429 cmReference

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Width

221 cmReference

205 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

256 cmReference

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Height (cab)

273 cmReference

271 cmReference

2WD ROPS

3256 kgReference

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4WD ROPS

3488 kgReference

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2WD Cab

3552 kgReference

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4WD Cab

3783 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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258 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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18.4-34Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

Length

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432 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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162 to 195 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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167 to 187 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 243 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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3766 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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4129 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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4207 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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4570 kgReference

Operating

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4683 kgReference

Ballasted

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5867 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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55Reference

Test results

Fuel use

17.4 l/hourReference

19.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

3447 kgReference

3954 kgReference

Variants

699

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2WDReference

699-4

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4WDReference

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.