Power
Power specifications| Engine | 80 hp unspecified |
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| PTO | 65 hp claimed |
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| PTO, tested | 65.9 hp |
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| Drawbar | 55.3 hp tested |
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| Listed power | 80 hp engine basis |
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Engines
Engines fitted to the Massey Ferguson 290| Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl dieselDiesel · 4 cyl | 248 ci |
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Engine details
- Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel
- Bore × stroke
- 3.98 in × 5 in
- Rated speed
- 2,200 rpm
- Rated power
- 80 hp
- Torque
- 210 lb·ft at 1,600 rpm
- Compression
- 16:1
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
Transmissions
Transmissions for the Massey Ferguson 290| 8-speed | 8F / 2R |
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| Multi-Powerpartial power shift | 12F / 4R |
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Transmission notes
Multi-Power: Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear.
Weight
Weight specifications| Weight | 5,940 lb operating |
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| Shipping | 5,512 lb |
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| Ballasted | 9,070 lb |
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Dimensions
Dimensions specifications| Wheelbase | 84 in |
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| Length | 150.8 in |
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| Width | 85 in |
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| Rear tread, narrowest | 56 in |
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| Rear tread, widest | 90 in |
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Capacities
Capacities specifications| Fuel tank | 21 gal |
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| Hydraulic system | 11 gal |
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Hydraulics
Hydraulics specifications| System | open center |
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| Pump flow | no record |
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| Total flow | 14 gpm |
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| Pressure | 3,000 psi |
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| Remote valves | 1 to 3 |
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Hitch
Hitch specifications| Rear hitch category | II |
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| Rear lift capacity | no record |
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PTO
PTO specifications| Rear PTO | live (dual clutch) |
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| Rear PTO speeds | 540 |
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Chassis
Chassis specifications| Drive | 2WD/4WD |
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| Steering | hydrostatic power |
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| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes |
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| Cab | Open operator station. Optional ROPS. Optional canopy |
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Tires
Tires specifications| Front | 6.50-16 |
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| Rear | 16.9x24 |
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Electrical
Electrical specifications| System voltage | 12 V |
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| Batteries | 2 |
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| Charging | alternator |
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| Charging output | 32 A |
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| Ground | negative |
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Production
Production specifications| Price new | $21,100 (1986) |
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| Factories | Coventry, England |
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| Built by | Massey Ferguson |
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