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Massey Ferguson 590
Massey Ferguson 590 — 500 Series · 68 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
68 hp
Weight
6660 to 7830 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Coventry, EnglandReference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Wet disc brakesReference
Cab standard with heater. ROPS available.Reference
Variants
590naturally-aspiratedReference
590TturbochargedReference
Engine
Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank98.0 LReference
Engine55.9 kWReference
Perkins A4.248Reference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 127 mmReference
Power55.9 kWReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Pre-heatingthermostartReference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Torque275.0 NmReference
Torque RPM1400Reference
Starter typeelectricReference
Transmission
8-speed gearReference
12-speed two-speed power shiftReference
TypegearReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Four gears, plus reverse, in high and low ranges.Reference
TransmissionMulti-PowerReference
Typetwo-speed power shiftReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Three gears in low and high ranges with two-speed Multi-Power power shift.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)50.5 kWReference
Pump flow25.7 lpmReference
Pump flow34.8 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)2222 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)2639 kgReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTOindependent optionalReference
Clutchmechanical dry disc (live)Reference
Clutchhydraulic (independent)Reference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@1893Reference
Engine RPM1000@1900Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase228 cmReference
Weight6660 to 7830 poundsReference
Front tire7.50-18Reference
Rear tire16.9-34 (2WD)Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 16.9-34 (2WD)Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 10.00-24. Rear: 16.9-34 (4WD)Reference
Length388 cmReference
Width203 cmReference
Height (cab)254 cmReference
2WD Weight3020 kgReference
4WD Weight3551 kgReference
Clearance (drawbar)38 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.