The Massey Ferguson 290 is a two-wheel (4×2 2WD) tractor or four-wheel (4×4 MFWD 4WD), manufactured by Massey Ferguson from 1983 to 1986. The Massey Ferguson 290 tractor is equipped with four-cylinder Perkins A4.248 (4.1 L) diesel engine and two transmission options: manual type transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse or Multi-Power transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse (three speeds in two ranges plus two-speed power shift).
The MF 290 tractor used a four-cylinder naturally-aspirated liquid-cooled diesel engine Perkins A4.248, with 101.0 mm (3.97 in) of the cylinder bore and 127 mm (5 in) of the piston stroke. Compression ratio rating is 16.0:1. This engine produced 67 PS (49.2 kW; 66 HP) of output power on PTO-shaft and 81 PS (59.7 kW; 80 HP) of maximum gross power. The engine used oil bath or dual dry element air cleaner with over-bonnet pre-cleaner and single, high capacity fuel filter.
The Massey Ferguson 290 used hydrostatic power-assisted steering, differential lock operated by foot-pedal and differential hydraulic wet discs brake. The MF 2290 used open operator station, a two-post rollover protection structure (ROPS) or cabin ware available as an option.
Massey Ferguson 290 specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Massey Ferguson 290 |
| Length |
2WD: 3,830 mm (151 in.) 4WD: 3,880 mm (153 in.) |
| Width | 2,150 mm (85 in.) | Height | 1,690 mm (70 in.) |
| Wheelbase |
2WD: 2,130 mm (84 in.) 4WD: 2,290 mm (90 in.) |
| Ground clearance | 370 mm (15 in.) |
| Weight (operating) | 2,694 kg (5,940 lb.) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 80.0 l (21.0 Gal.) |
| Battery | 2x12V |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Perkins A4.248 |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Displacement | 4.06 L, 4,060 cc (248 cu.in.) |
| Bore x stroke | 101 x 127 mm (3.975 x 5.0 in) |
| Power output |
PTO: 67 PS (49.2 kW; 66 HP) Gross: 81 PS (59.7 kW; 80 HP) |
| Torque | – |
| Starter type | Electric starter |
| Oil type | – |
| Governed Speeds |
Low Idle: 725-775 rpm; High Idle: 2,185 rpm; (no load) Rated: 2,000 rpm (full load) |
| Oil capacity | 6.6 L (7.0 U.S. qt) |
| Coolant capacity | 11.3 L (12.0 U.S. qt) |
| Injection Timing, B.T.D.C. | 24° |
| Injector opening pressure | 17,235 kPa (2,500 psi) |
| Valve clearance (Cold) |
Intake: 0.30 mm (0.012 in.) Exhaust: 0.30 mm (0.012 in.) |
| Valve clearance (Hot) |
Intake: 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) Exhaust: 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) |
| Tires size | |
| Front tires |
6.50-16 7.5L-15 7.50-16 9.5L-15 10.00-16 4WD: 12.4-24 |
| Rear tires |
16.9×24 16.9-28 16.9-30 18.4-30 15.5-38 |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Steering | Hydrostatic power assisted |
| Gear transmission | |
| Transmission type | Gear shift |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Ground speed |
Forward: up to 32.8 km/h (20.4 mph) Reverse: up to 13.5 km/h (8.4 mph) |
| Multi-Power transmission | |
| Transmission type | Multi-Power (Three speeds in two ranges plus two-speed power shift operated by pedal) |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Ground speed |
Forward: up to 30.6 km/h (19.0 mph) Reverse: up to 15.6 km/h (9.7 mph) |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| PTO Type: |
Rear, live type with dual clutch Rear, independent (option) |
| PTO Speed: |
540 rpm 540/1000 rpm |
| Hydraulic lift | |
| 3-point linkage: | Category II |
| Control system: | – |
| No. of remote valves: | 1-3 |
| Max lifting capacity (at link end): | – |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Type | Open center |
| Total flow | 53.0 lpm (14 gpm) or 64.3 lpm (17 gpm) |
| Pressure | 207 bar (3,000 psi) |
| Oil capacity (Transmission, Differential and Hydraulic System) | 41.6 L (11.0 US. gal.) |
| Rear axle planetary (Each) | 1.4 L (1.4 U.S. qt.) |
| Power steering | 1.1 L (1.2 U.S. qt.) |