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Tractor · 1983Unverified

Massey Ferguson 290

Name: Massey Ferguson 290
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 290 · 66 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 290 is a tractor with a rated output of 66 hp, positioning it in the middle of its class in terms of power. This model was produced from 1983 to 1986. It features a 4-cylinder diesel engine with liquid cooling, coupled with a hydrostatic transmission driving four-wheel drive. The tractor's weight ranges from 5512 to 6592 pounds, suitable for tasks covering approximately 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

66 hp

Max power

41.3 kW

Weight

5512 to 6592 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

100 rows

Recorded power

66 hp

Transmissions

8-speed

Production years

1983-1986

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference

Built in Coventry, EnglandReference

Original price was $21,100 in 1986Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Steeringhydrostatic powerReference

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Open operator station. Optional ROPS. Optional canopy.Reference

Engine

Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl dieselReference

Engine59.7 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)41.3 kWReference

Perkins AD4.248Reference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke101 x 127 mmReference

Power59.7 kWReference

Air cleanerdual dry element with pre-cleanerReference

Pre-heatingetherReference

Pre-heatingblock heaterReference

Compression16:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Torque284.1 NmReference

Torque RPM1600Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Power at rated engine speed49.2 kWReference

Max power41.3 kWReference

Transmission

8-speedReference

12-speed partial power shiftReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

TransmissionMulti-PowerReference

Typepartial power shiftReference

Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)48.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)49.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system41.6 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity41.6 LReference

Pressure206.8 barReference

Valves1 to 3Reference

Total flow53.0 lpmReference

Total flow64.3 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Rear PTOlive (dual clutch)Reference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed44.3 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel79.5 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase213 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase229 cmReference

Weight5512 to 6592 poundsReference

Front tire6.50-16Reference

Rear tire16.9x24Reference

Ag front6.50-16Reference

Ag front7.5L-15Reference

Ag front7.50-16Reference

Ag front9.5L-15Reference

Ag front10.00-16Reference

Ag rear16.9x24Reference

Ag rear16.9-28Reference

Ag rear16.9-30Reference

Ag rear18.4-30Reference

Ag rear15.5-38Reference

4WD Ag front12.4-24Reference

2WD Length383 cmReference

4WD Length388 cmReference

Width215 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)169 cmReference

Height (exhaust)251 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)37 cmReference

2WD Front tread137 to 177 cmReference

4WD Front tread137 to 194 cmReference

Rear tread142 to 228 cmReference

2WD Shipping2500 kgReference

4WD Shipping2990 kgReference

Operating2694 kgReference

Ballasted4114 kgReference

290 Serial Numbers

Location:Instrument console on right sideReference

1983386453Reference

1984389947Reference

1985393422Reference

1986723909Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps32Reference

Charging amps45Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel 12-speed 2WDMay 11 - 31, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1522 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use15.9 l/hourReference

Fuel use13.6 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 1HL used for power test.Reference

Max pull3471 kgReference

Gear 2LH used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 16.9x30 rear tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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