Tractor · 2006Unverified
Massey Ferguson 596
Massey Ferguson 596 — 500 Series · 99 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
99 hp
Max power
68.4 kW
Weight
6812 to 8385 pounds
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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
Transmission
12-speedReference
Transmissionpartial syncReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch330mm dry discReference
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
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.