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Massey Ferguson 590 Turbo

Massey Ferguson 590 Turbo — 500 Series · 90 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 590 Turbo is a tractor with a power rating of 90 hp, positioning it within the middle range of its class. Manufactured from 1978 to 1982, this model features a 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, which drives a four-wheel drive system through a powershift transmission. The listed weight of the tractor is between 6660 and 7830 pounds, and it is designed for use in areas of approximately 200 to 800 acres.

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

Rated power
90 hp
Weight
6660 to 7830 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
55 rows
Recorded power
90 hp
Recorded weight
3020 kg
Transmissions
8-speed gear
Production years
1978-1982
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
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
Engine67.1 kWReference
Perkins A4.248Reference
turbocharged dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 127 mmReference
Power67.1 kWReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Pre-heatingthermostartReference
Rated RPM2200Reference

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

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
Weight3020 kgReference
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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