Massey Ferguson

290

Farm tractor · 1983–1986 · 80 hp

The Massey Ferguson 290 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1983 to 1986. It features a Perkins AD4.248 engine, and optional steering. The transmission is a partial power shift type with 12 forward and 4 reverse.

Engine

EnginePerkins AD4.248
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders4
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement248 ci (4.1 L)
Bore3.98 in (101 mm)
Stroke5 in (127 mm)
Compression Ratio16
Power Gross80 hp (59.7 kW)
Power Rated80 hp (59.7 kW)
Power PTO65.92 hp (49.2 kW)
Power Drawbar55.32 hp (41.3 kW)
Torque Peak209.5 lb-ft (284.1 Nm)
Torque Peak1,600 RPM
Air Cleanerdual dry element with pre-cleaner
Starter Volts12
ManufacturerPerkins
Rated2,200 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typepartial power shift
Transmission ModelMulti-Power
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Transmission DescriptionThree gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear.
Available Options8-speed, 12-speed partial power shift

Hydraulics

Typeopen center
Pressure3,000 psi (206.8 bar)
Valves3
Total Flow14 gpm (53 lpm)
System Capacity11 gal (41.6 L)

Hitch

Rear TypeII

Dimensions

Length153.1 in (388 cm)
Width85 in (215 cm)
Height66.9 in (169 cm)
Wheelbase90.2 in (229 cm)
Front Tread54.2 in (137 cm)
Rear Tread56 in (142 cm)

Weight

Shipping6,592 lbs (2,990 kg)
Operating5,940 lbs (2,694 kg)
Ballasted9,070 lbs (4,114 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag12.4-24
Rear Ag16.9x24, 16.9-28, 16.9-30, 18.4-30, 15.5-38

Fuel

Capacity21 gal (79.5 L)

Steering

Typeoptional

Cab

Caboptional canopy

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Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.

These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.

Nebraska Tests

NTTLTest #1522
May 11-31, 1984 shaft Barometer Hp Air speed gal/hr 1b/hp.hr Hp.hr/gal Cooling

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
65.92HP
Drawbar
56.36HP
Sound
89dB(A)
NTTLTest #1522
May 11-31, 1984 shaft Barometer Hp Air speed gal/hr 1b/hp.hr Hp.hr/gal Cooling

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
65.92HP
Drawbar
56.36HP
Sound
89dB(A)