Massey Ferguson 399

Engine:

Massey Ferguson Standard

Power:

96 HP (Engine) / HP (PTO)

Fuel Type:

Diesel

Production:

1987 - 1997

Detailed Specifications


Overview
Summary	x1987 - 1997 Model year 1987-1990 1991-1997 300 Series Utility tractor


Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Summary	Utility tractor / Built in Coventry, England
Original price	$28,900 (1988 2WD )
	$34,300 (1988 4WD )


Mechanical
Summary	Two- or four-wheel drive / Power steering / Wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional.


Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Control	position and draft control
Rear lift	4340 lbs * Capacity through full lift range 1968 kg
Rear lift (at ends)	5507 lbs (telescopic ends) * Capacity with links horizontal 2497 kg
	8109 lbs (fixed ends) * Capacity with links horizontal 3678 kg


References
Summary	/ 300 published in 1986, by Massey Ferguson / 300 published in 1986, by Massey Ferguson / 300 Series Tractors Data Book published in 1992, by Massey Ferguson / M-F 300 Series Tractor Workshop Manual (1449 244M1) published in 1991

Engine Detail
Perkins A6.354.4
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Engine power was increased beginning with engine serial number U793031P, installed on 399 tractors after late January 1988.
Displacement	353.7 ci 5.8 L
Bore/Stroke	3.875x5.00 inches 98 x 127 mm
Power	96 hp (early) 71.6 kW
	101 hp (late) 75.3 kW
Fuel system	direct injection
Air cleaner	dual dry element
Compression	16:1
Rated RPM	2200
Idle RPM	750-2420 (early)
	750-2310 (late)
Torque	277 lb-ft 375.6 Nm
Torque RPM	1300
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	16.3 qts 15.4 L
Coolant capacity	21.2 qts 20.1 L


Tractor Tests
Summary	OECD 1105: diesel 12-speed 2WD / OECD 1106: diesel 12-speed 4WD


OCED Tractor Test 1105
Summary	Diesel 12-speed 2WD July 1987 - August 1987, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1105 file / PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	90.5 hp 67.5 kW
Fuel use	5.5 gal/hour 20.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	90.5 hp 67.5 kW
Fuel use	5.2 gal/hour 19.7 l/hour
Summary	Drawbar performance
Max power	77.4 hp 57.7 kW
Fuel use	5.7 gal/hour 21.6 l/hour
Summary	Gear 2HL used for power test.
Max pull	5935 lbs 2692 kg
Summary	Gear 1HL used for pull test.


OCED Tractor Test 1106
Summary	Diesel 12-speed 4WD July 1987 - August 1987, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1106 file / PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	90.5 hp 67.5 kW
Fuel use	5.5 gal/hour 20.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	90.5 hp 67.5 kW
Fuel use	5.2 gal/hour 19.7 l/hour
Summary	Drawbar performance
Max power	73.5 hp 54.8 kW
Fuel use	5.6 gal/hour 21.2 l/hour
Summary	Gear 2HL used for power test.
Max pull	7825 lbs 3549 kg
Summary	Gear 3LL used for pull test.

Last Database Update: 12/7/2025