Massey Ferguson 290: all source data

All 86 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerMassey Ferguson
(no label)Built in Coventry, England
(no label)Original price was $21,100 in 1986
Engine
(no label)Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)8-speed
(no label)12-speed partial power shift
Power
Engine80 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
Mechanical
(no label)Two- or four-wheel drive
Steeringhydrostatic power
(no label)Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)Open operator station. Optional ROPS. Optional canopy.
Capacity
Fuel21 gal | 79.5 L
Hydraulic system11 gal | 41.6 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity11 gal | 41.6 L
Pressure3000 psi | 206.8 bar
Valves1 to 3
Total flow14 gpm | 53.0 lpm
Total flow17 gpm | 64.3 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeII
Pto
Rear PTOlive (dual clutch)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)84 inches | 213 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)90.2 inches | 229 cm
Weight5512 to 6592 pounds
Front tire6.50-16
Rear tire16.9x24
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps32
Charging amps45
Batteries2
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Perkins AD4.248
(no label)diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement248 ci | 4.1 L
Bore/Stroke3.975x5.00 inches | 101 x 127 mm
Power80 hp | 59.7 kW
Air cleanerdual dry element with pre-cleaner
Pre-heatingether
Pre-heatingblock heater
Compression16:1
Rated RPM2200
Torque209.5 lb-ft | 284.1 Nm
Torque RPM1600
Starter volts12

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)8-speed
(no label)12-speed partial power shift
Transmission
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
TransmissionMulti-Power
Typepartial power shift
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
(no label)Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front6.50-16
Ag front7.5L-15
Ag front7.50-16
Ag front9.5L-15
Ag front10.00-16
Ag rear16.9x24
Ag rear16.9-28
Ag rear16.9-30
Ag rear18.4-30
Ag rear15.5-38
4WD Ag front (4WD)12.4-24
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)84 inches | 213 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)90.2 inches | 229 cm
2WD Length (2WD)150.8 inches | 383 cm
4WD Length (4WD)153.1 inches | 388 cm
Width85 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 tread54 to 70 inches | 137 to 177 cm
4WD Front tread54.2 to 76.5 inches | 137 to 194 cm
Rear tread56 to 90 inches | 142 to 228 cm
Weight
2WD Shipping (2WD)5512 lbs | 2500 kg
4WD Shipping (4WD)6592 lbs | 2990 kg
Operating5940 lbs | 2694 kg
Ballasted9070 lbs | 4114 kg