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Massey Ferguson 596

Massey Ferguson 596 — 500 Series · 99 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 596 is a tractor model with a rated power output of 99 hp, situated in the mid-range of its class. Production of the model spanned the period from 2006 to 2010. The tractor features a 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a 12-speed gearbox and four-wheel drive. Its operating weight ranges from 6812 to 8385 pounds.

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Rated power
99 hp
Max power
68.4 kW
Weight
6812 to 8385 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
107 rows
Recorded power
99 hp
Transmissions
12-speed
Production years
2006-2010
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in BrazilReference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesplanetaryReference
Power steeringReference
Independent hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Two-post foldable ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.Reference

Variants

596LPlow-profileReference

Engine

Perkins 4.4L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank104.8 LReference
Engine (gross)73.8 kWReference
Perkins 1104C-44TReference
turbocharged dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke105 x 127 mmReference
Power (gross)73.8 kWReference
Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference
Compression18.2:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Max power68.4 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed65.3 kWReference
Fuel TypedieselReference
No of Cylinders4 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,200 RPMReference
Bore and stroke4.134x5.00 inchesReference
Compression ratio18.2:1Reference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Transmission

12-speedReference
Transmissionpartial syncReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch330mm dry discReference
Transmission TypeSync ShuttleReference
forward and reverse optionspartial sync : 12F and 4RReference
Wheel Drive4WDReference
Rear Axle Drive TypeplanetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)63.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)68.4 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Valves2 or 3Reference
Pump flow64.3 lpmReference
Total flow94.6 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1904 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed67.4 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase229 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase237 cmReference
Weight6812 to 8385 poundsReference
Front tire10.00-16Reference
2WD Rear tire18.4-30Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-30Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 18.4-30Reference
Length362 cmReference
Length357 cmReference
Length373 cmReference
Length365 cmReference
Width212 cmReference
Width199 cmReference
Ground clearance35 cmReference
Ground clearance33 cmReference
2WD Front tread138 to 198 cmReference
4WD Front tread167 to 212 cmReference
Rear tread162 to 223 cmReference
2WD ROPS Shipping3089 kgReference
4WD ROPS Shipping3299 kgReference
2WD cab Shipping3430 kgReference
4WD cab Shipping3640 kgReference
4WD ROPS Operating3803 kgReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference

Massey Ferguson 596 Height

LP257 cmReference
ROPS255 cmReference
Cab270 cmReference

Test results

Diesel 12-speed 4WDJune 22 - 23, 2005Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1852 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use20.4 l/hourReference
Fuel use19.3 l/hourReference

General

Make & ModelMassey FergusonReference
Rollover protective structureTwo-post foldable ROPS.Reference
Country of manufacturerBrazilReference

Capacities

Capacity268.6 ciReference

PTO

PTO Power85 hpReference
Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

BrakesIndependent hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Steering typePower steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)25 gpmReference
Hydraulics Typeopen centerReference
Remote Valves2 or 3 ValvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IIReference

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase238 cmReference
Height Over ROPS255.3 cmReference
Height Over Cab270.5 cmReference
Overall Length373.4 cmReference
Overall Width212.6 cmReference
Overall weight3,299.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type2WD 18.4-30Reference
Rear wheel tread range64 to 88.1 inchesReference
Front Wheel Type10.00-16 (2WD) | 13.6-24 (4WD)Reference
Front Wheel tread range66.1 to 83.5 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference
Seat SuspensiontrueReference

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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