Specifications
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| Model information | |
| Production years | 1983 - 1986 |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
| Built in | Built in Coventry, England |
| Original price | Original price was $21,100 in 1986 |
| Massey Ferguson 290 Engine | |
| Engine | Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel |
| Details | Engine details ... |
| Massey Ferguson 290 Transmissions | |
| Transmission | 8-speed 12-speed partial power shift |
| Details | Transmission details ... |
| 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 |
| Details | Performance test details ... |
| Mechanical | |
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Cab / ROPS | Open operator station. Optional ROPS. Optional canopy. |
| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 21 gal 79.5 L |
| Hydraulic system | 11 gal 41.6 L |
| 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 (optional) 64.3 lpm |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | II |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | live (dual clutch)
independent (optional) |
| Rear PTO Type | 540
540/1000 (optional) |
| 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 |
| Details | Full dimensions and tires ... |
| 290 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Instrument console on right side |
| 1983 | 386453 |
| 1984 | 389947 |
| 1985 | 393422 |
| 1986 | 723909 |
| Details | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 32
45
|
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
| Publication | 200 Series published in 1983, by Massey Ferguson |
Values may vary by engine, transmission or configuration. View source page
Model family
Series map
- 27062.2 hp*
- 290 Current model80.0 hp
- 29886.7 hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.