Massey Ferguson 290 Technical Specifications
Massey Ferguson 290 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1983 – 1986.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Massey Ferguson 290 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
Massey Ferguson 290 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
| Built in Coventry, England | |
| Original price was $21,100 in 1986 | |
| Engine: | 55.32 hp 41.3 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 65.92 hp 49.2 kW |
Massey Ferguson 290 Electrical
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 32 |
| 45 | |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Massey Ferguson 290 Mechanical
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
| Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
| 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 gpmOptOptional 64.3 lpm |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | live (dual clutch) |
| independent OptOptional | |
| Rear RPM | 540 |
| 540/1000 OptOptional |
Title serial numbers
| Location: | Instrument console on right side |
| 1983 | 386453 |
| 1984 | 389947 |
| 1985 | 393422 |
| 1986 | 723909 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
What year is my Massey Ferguson 290? Serial Number Decoder
The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.
The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.
Massey Ferguson 290 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Perkins AD4.248 | |
| diesel | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 248 ci 4.1 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.975×5.00 inches 101 x 127 mm |
| Power | 80 hp 59.7 kW |
| Air cleaner | dual dry element with pre-cleaner |
| Pre-heating | ether OptOptional |
| block heater OptOptional | |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Torque | 209.5 lb-ft 284.1 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Massey Ferguson 290 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 |
| Massey Ferguson 290 Weight | |
| 2WD Shipping | 5512 lbs 2500 kg |
| 4WD Shipping | 6592 lbs 2990 kg |
| Operating | 5940 lbs 2694 kg |
| Ballasted | 9070 lbs 4114 kg |
Massey Ferguson 290 Tests
| 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. | |
FAQ
Is Massey Ferguson 290 a good tractor?
The Massey Ferguson 290 is one of the great tractors in the Massey Ferguson stable, and it has earned Massey Ferguson a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a Massey Ferguson 290 take?
Check out the Massey Ferguson 290 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year Massey Ferguson made the 290?
The Massey Ferguson 290 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1983 – 1986
How much horsepower is a Massey Ferguson 290?
The 290 engine tested at 55.32 hp
41.3 kW drawbar and 65.92 hp
49.2 kW kW PTO horsepower.
How much does a Massey Ferguson 290 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the Massey Ferguson 290 weight ranges from 5512 to 6592 pounds .
How much can a Massey Ferguson 290 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the Massey Ferguson 290 tractors starts at 7,654 lbs
3471 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.
Where is the serial number on a Massey Ferguson 290?
Lookup instrument console on right side