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Massey Ferguson 492 vs Massey Ferguson 596
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 492 vs Massey Ferguson 596
The Massey Ferguson 492 and the Massey Ferguson 596 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 99 hp. Massey Ferguson 492 holds more fuel (109.8 L vs 104.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 596 is the newer design (2006 vs 2004). 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
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
99 hp
99 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference
Massey FergusonReference
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) with low/high ranges and an additional synchronized slow/fast range lever. Synchronized shifting between gears 2-3 and the slow/fast range.Reference
PTO performanceReference
Final drives
planetaryReference
planetaryReference
Engine
Fuel tank
109.8 LReference
104.8 LReference
Engine (gross)
73.8 kWReference
73.8 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIReference
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Power (gross)
73.8 kWReference
73.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
18.2:1Reference
18.2:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
397.3 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1300Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Max power
68.4 kWReference
68.4 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
65.3 kWReference
65.3 kWReference
Fuel Type
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dieselReference
No of Cylinders
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4 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
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2,200 RPMReference
Bore and stroke
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4.134x5.00 inchesReference
Compression ratio
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18.2:1Reference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
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partial syncReference
Transmission Type
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Sync ShuttleReference
forward and reverse options
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partial sync : 12F and 4RReference
Wheel Drive
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4WDReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
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planetaryReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
63.4 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
68.4 kWReference
68.4 kWReference
Type
partially synchronizedReference
open centerReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
2 or 3Reference
Pump flow
37.9 lpmReference
64.3 lpmReference
SCV flow
64.3 lpmReference
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Total flow
94.6 lpmReference
94.6 lpmReference
Steering flow
30.3 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
position control and top-link draft sensingReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1904 kgReference
1904 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
330mm dry discReference
330mm dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1900Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
67.4 kWReference
67.4 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
236 cmReference
238 cmReference
Weight
6812 to 8385 poundsReference
6812 to 8385 poundsReference
Front tire
14.9-24Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
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Ag front
14.9-24Reference
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Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
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Length
393 cmReference
365 cmReference
Width
203 cmReference
199 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
37 cmReference
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2WD ROPS Shipping
3089 kgReference
3089 kgReference
4WD ROPS Shipping
3299 kgReference
3299 kgReference
2WD Cab Shipping
3430 kgReference
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4WD Cab Shipping
3640 kgReference
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4WD Cab Operating
3803 kgReference
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2WD Wheelbase
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229 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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237 cmReference
2WD Rear tire
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18.4-30Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-30Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 18.4-30Reference
Ground clearance
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33 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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138 to 198 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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167 to 212 cmReference
Rear tread
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162 to 223 cmReference
2WD cab Shipping
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3430 kgReference
4WD cab Shipping
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3640 kgReference
4WD ROPS Operating
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3803 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 492 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 492 Height
ROPS
260 cmReference
255 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)
201 cmReference
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Cab
269 cmReference
270 cmReference
Exhaust
274 cmReference
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Test results
Fuel use
19.3 l/hourReference
19.3 l/hourReference
Variants
596LP
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low-profileReference
Massey Ferguson 596 Height
LP
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257 cmReference
General
Make & Model
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Massey FergusonReference
Rollover protective structure
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Two-post foldable ROPS.Reference
Country of manufacturer
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BrazilReference
Capacities
Capacity
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268.6 ciReference
PTO
PTO Power
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85 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
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1,000 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
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Independent hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Steering type
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Power steeringReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
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25 gpmReference
Hydraulics Type
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open centerReference
Remote Valves
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2 or 3 ValvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category IIReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over ROPS
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255.3 cmReference
Height Over Cab
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270.5 cmReference
Overall Length
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373.4 cmReference
Overall Width
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212.6 cmReference
Overall weight
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3,299.9 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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2WD 18.4-30Reference
Rear wheel tread range
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64 to 88.1 inchesReference
Front Wheel Type
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10.00-16 (2WD) | 13.6-24 (4WD)Reference
Front Wheel tread range
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66.1 to 83.5 inchesReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
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AvailableReference
Seat Suspension
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trueReference
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.