Massey Ferguson 290

Production: 1983 - 1986  

Production
Manufacturer:	Massey Ferguson
Factory:	Coventry, England
Original price:	$21,100 (1986 )

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

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering:	hydrostatic power
Brakes:	differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab:	Open operator station. Optional ROPS. Optional canopy.
Transmissions:	8-speed
12-speed partial power shift

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 64.3 lpm *Optional

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	II

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	live (dual clutch)
independent*Optional
Rear RPM:	540
540/1000*Optional

290 Serial Numbers
Location:	Instrument console on right side
1983:	386453
1984:	389947
1985:	393422
1986:	723909

Electrical
Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	32
45
Batteries:	2
Battery volts:	12

Engine Detail
Perkins AD4.248
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	248 ci 4.1 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.975x5.00 inches 101 x 127 mm
Power:	80 hp 59.7 kW
Air cleaner:	dual dry element with pre-cleaner
Pre-heating:	ether*Optional
block heater*Optional
Compression:	16:1
Rated RPM:	2200
Torque:	209.5 lb-ft 284.1 Nm
Torque RPM:	1600
Starter volts:	12

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