Massey Ferguson 290 tractor specifications

1983 - 1986

Production

Production Manufacturer:Massey Ferguson
Factory:Coventry, England
Original price:$21,100 (1986 )

Massey Ferguson 290 Power

Massey Ferguson 290 Power Engine:80 hp
59.7 kW
PTO (claimed):65 hp
48.5 kW
Drawbar (tested):55.32 hp
41.3 kW
PTO (tested):65.92 hp
49.2 kW
power test details ...

1983 - 1986

Nebraska Tractor Test 1522

Nebraska Tractor Test 1522
Diesel 12-speed 2WD May 11 - 31, 1984 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1522 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	65.92 hp 49.2 kW
Fuel use:	4.2 gal/hour 15.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	59.37 hp 44.3 kW
Fuel use:	3.6 gal/hour 13.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	55.32 hp 41.3 kW
Fuel use:	4.2 gal/hour 15.9 l/hour
Gear 1HL used for power test.
Max pull:	7,654 lbs 3471 kg
Gear 2LH used for pull test.

Massey Ferguson 290 Engine

Massey Ferguson 290 Engine Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1983 - 1986

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Perkins AD4.248
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	248 ci 4.1 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.975x5.00 inches 101 x 127 mm
Power:	80 hp 59.7 kW
Air cleaner:	dual dry element with pre-cleaner
Pre-heating:	ether*Optional
	block heater*Optional
Compression:	16:1
Rated RPM:	2200
Torque:	209.5 lb-ft 284.1 Nm
Torque RPM:	1600
Starter volts:	12

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering:hydrostatic power
Brakes:differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab:Open operator station. Optional ROPS. Optional canopy.
Transmissions:8-speed
12-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

1983 - 1986

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
8-speed
12-speed partial power shift

Transmission

Transmission
Gears:	8 forward and 2 reverse

Speeds

Speeds
With 16.9x30 rear tires.

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	Multi-Power
Type:	partial power shift
Gears:	12 forward and 4 reverse
Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear.

Speeds

Speeds

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:21 gal
79.5 L
Hydraulic system:11 gal
41.6 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:open center
Capacity:11 gal
41.6 L
Pressure:3000 psi
206.8 bar
Valves:1 to 3
Total flow:14 gpm
53.0 lpm
17 gpm
64.3 lpm *Optional

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:II

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:live (dual clutch)
independent*Optional
Rear RPM:540
540/1000*Optional

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires 2WD Wheelbase:84 inches
213 cm
4WD Wheelbase:90.2 inches
229 cm
Weight:5512 to 6592 pounds
Front tire:6.50-16
Rear tire:16.9x24
Full dimensions and tires ...

1983 - 1986

Massey Ferguson 290 Tires

Massey Ferguson 290 Tires
Ag front:	6.50-16
	7.5L-15
	7.50-16
	9.5L-15
	10.00-16
Ag rear:	16.9x24
	16.9-28
	16.9-30
	18.4-30
	15.5-38
4WD Ag front:	12.4-24

Dimensions

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase:	84 inches 213 cm
4WD Wheelbase:	90.2 inches 229 cm
2WD Length:	150.8 inches 383 cm
4WD Length:	153.1 inches 388 cm
Width:	85 inches 215 cm
Height (steering wheel):	66.9 inches 169 cm
Height (exhaust):	99.2 inches 251 cm
Clearance (drawbar):	14.9 inches 37 cm
2WD Front tread:	54 to 70 inches 137 to 177 cm
4WD Front tread:	54.2 to 76.5 inches 137 to 194 cm
Rear tread:	56 to 90 inches 142 to 228 cm