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Tractor · 1977Unverified

Massey Ferguson 590

Name: Massey Ferguson 590
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 590 — 500 Series · 68 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 590 is a tractor with a rated power output of 68 hp, a mid-range figure for its class. It was produced from 1977 to 1982. The tractor features a 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a four-wheel drive system and a powershift transmission. Its listed operating weight ranges from 6660 to 7830 pounds.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

60 rows

Recorded power

68 hp

Recorded weight

3020 kg

Transmissions

8-speed gear

Production years

1977-1982

Verified variants

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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.

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