Massey Ferguson 290 Specs ( 1983-1986 )
Production
| Description | Built in Coventry, England / Original price was $21,100 in 1986 |
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| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dual dry element with pre-cleaner |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.975x5.00 inches (101 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Description | Perkins AD4.248 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 248 ci (4.1 L) |
| Power | 80 hp (59.7 kW) |
| Pre-heating | ether OptOptional |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 209.5 lb-ft (284.1 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 55.32 hp (41.3 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 65 hp (48.5 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 65.92 hp (49.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear. |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission | Multi-Power |
| Type | partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 12-speed partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 12-speed partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. Optional ROPS. Optional canopy. |
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| Description | Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Fuel | 21 gal (79.5 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 11 gal (41.6 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 11 gal (41.6 L) |
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| Pressure | 3000 psi (206.8 bar) |
| Total flow | 14 gpm (53.0 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | live (dual clutch) |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 32 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 54 to 70 inches (137 to 177 cm) |
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| 2WD Length | 150.8 inches (383 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 84 inches (213 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 54.2 to 76.5 inches (137 to 194 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 153.1 inches (388 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 90.2 inches (229 cm) |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 14.9 inches (37 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 99.2 inches (251 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 66.9 inches (169 cm) |
| Rear tread | 56 to 90 inches (142 to 228 cm) |
| Width | 85 inches (215 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 84 inches (213 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 90.2 inches (229 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9x24 |
| Weight | 5512 to 6592 pounds |
| 4WD Ag front | 12.4-24 |
| Ag front | 6.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 16.9x24 |
290 Serial Numbers
| 1983 | 386453 |
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| 1984 | 389947 |
| 1985 | 393422 |
| 1986 | 723909 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Instrument console on right side |
Massey Ferguson 290 Weight
| 2WD Shipping | 5512 lbs (2500 kg) |
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| 4WD Shipping | 6592 lbs (2990 kg) |
| Ballasted | 9070 lbs (4114 kg) |
| Operating | 5940 lbs (2694 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1522
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 2WDMay 11 - 31, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1522 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 1HL used for power test. / Gear 2LH used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 4.2 gal/hour (15.9 l/hour) / 3.6 gal/hour (13.6 l/hour) / 4.2 gal/hour (15.9 l/hour) |
| Max power | 55.32 hp (41.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 7,654 lbs (3471 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 65.92 hp (49.2 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 59.37 hp (44.3 kW) |
References
| Description | 200 Series published in 1983, by Massey Ferguson |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.9x30 rear tires. |
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