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Massey Ferguson 396

Massey Ferguson 396 — 300 Series · 85 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 396 is a tractor with a rated power output of 85 hp, falling within the mid-range of its class. Manufactured between 1992 and 1997, this model utilises a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and an 8-speed gearbox. Its operating weight ranges from 7180 to 8340 pounds, and it is suited for operations covering up to 200 acres.

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

Rated power
85 hp
Max power
53.3 kW
Weight
7180 to 8340 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
66 rows
Recorded power
85 hp
Transmissions
8-speed gear
Production years
1992-1997
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Coventry, EnglandReference
Original price was $33,500 in 1997Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Two-post fixed ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Perkins 6.0L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine77.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)53.3 kWReference
Perkins 1006Reference
dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement6.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke99 x 127 mmReference
Power77.6 kWReference
Compression15.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity20.1 LReference
Power at rated engine speed63.1 kWReference
Max power53.3 kWReference

Transmission

8-speed gearReference
12-speed synchromeshReference
TypegearReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
TypesynchromeshReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)65.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)63.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system47.3 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity47.3 LReference
Valves2Reference
Pump flow63.2 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed59.2 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel126.0 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase257 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase263 cmReference
Weight7180 to 8340 poundsReference
Front tire10.00-16Reference
Rear tire18.4-34Reference
Ag front10.00-16Reference
Ag rear18.4-34Reference
2WD Length415 cmReference
4WD Length429 cmReference
Width221 cmReference
Height (ROPS)256 cmReference
Height (cab)273 cmReference
2WD ROPS3256 kgReference
4WD ROPS3488 kgReference
2WD Cab3552 kgReference
4WD Cab3783 kgReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel 8-speed 4WDApril 1992 - May 1992, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1390 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use20.1 l/hourReference
Fuel use17.4 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Max pull3447 kgReference

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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