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Tractor · 1983Unverified

Massey Ferguson 690

Name: Massey Ferguson 690
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 690 — 600 Series · 66 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 690 is a tractor with a rated output of 66 hp, placing it in the middle of its class for power. Manufactured between 1983 and 1986, this model features a 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, which powers four-wheel drive via a 12-speed gearbox. The listed operating weight of the tractor is 3637 kg. It is designed for use in fields of approximately 200 acres.

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

Rated power

66 hp

Max power

39.1 kW

Weight

3637 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

86 rows

Recorded power

66 hp

Recorded weight

3637 kg

Transmissions

12-speed

Production years

1983-1986

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Beauvais, FranceReference

Original price was $29,000 in 1986Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesoutboard planetaryReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Cab standard with available air-conditioning.Reference

Variants

690naturally-aspiratedReference

690TturbochargedReference

Engine

Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank145.0 LReference

Engine59.7 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)39.1 kWReference

Perkins AD4.248Reference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke101 x 127 mmReference

Power59.7 kWReference

Fuel systemdirect injectionReference

Air cleanerdual dry elementReference

Compression16:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Torque299.0 NmReference

Torque RPM1380Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Power at rated engine speed49.0 kWReference

Max power39.1 kWReference

Transmission

12-speedReference

Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch304mm dry discReference

Three gears (1-3), plus reverse gear, in two ranges with additional two-range speedshift. Gears 2-3 and the speedshift are synchronized.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)48.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)49.0 kWReference

Typeopen centerReference

Valves2 or 3Reference

Pump flow37.9 lpmReference

Pump flow26.5 lpmReference

Total flow64.3 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Controlposition and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1873 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

ClutchhydraulicReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed46.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase228 cmReference

Weight3637 kgReference

Front tire10.00-16Reference

Rear tire16.9-34Reference

Ag front10.00-16 (2WD)Reference

Ag front13.6-24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear16.9-34 (2WD)Reference

Ag rear18.4-34 (4WD)Reference

Length391 cmReference

Width205 cmReference

Operating weight3637 kgReference

Ballasted weight4669 kgReference

Flange rear axleReference

2WD Front tread137 to 177 cmReference

4WD Front tread160 to 180 cmReference

Rear tread152 to 238 cmReference

690 Serial Numbers

Location:On bottom left of instrument panel.Reference

1983B197022Reference

1983K181026Reference

1984T101001Reference

1985L101001Reference

1986U031001Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel 12-speed 4WDSeptember 14 - 25, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1539 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use17.0 l/hourReference

Fuel use15.1 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use16.7 l/hourReference

Gear 7 used for power test.Reference

Max pull3470 kgReference

Gear 1LH used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 15.8-38 rear tires.Reference

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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