massey ferguson 290
![]() | 1983 - 1986 | 1983 - 1986 |
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1983 - 1986 | ||
1983 - 1986 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Built in Coventry, England | |
Original price was $21,100 in 1986 | |
Massey Ferguson 290 Engine | |
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Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Massey Ferguson 290 Transmissions | |
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8-speed | |
12-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Massey Ferguson 290 Power | |
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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 |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Optional ROPS. Optional canopy. | |
Photos | |
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Massey Ferguson 290 photos... |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 21 gal
79.5 L |
Hydraulic system | 11 gal
41.6 L |
Hydraulics | |
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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 |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live (dual clutch) |
| independent OptOptional |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
| 540/1000 OptOptional |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
290 Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Instrument console on right side |
1983 | 386453 |
1984 | 389947 |
1985 | 393422 |
1986 | 723909 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 32 |
| 45 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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200 Series published in 1983, by Massey Ferguson |
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