Tractor · 1983Unverified
Massey Ferguson 290
Massey Ferguson 290 · 66 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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.