Massey Ferguson 590 row-crop tractor: review and specs

The Massey Ferguson 590 is a 2WD or 4WD row-crop tractor from the 500 series. This tractor was manufactured by the Massey Ferguson from 1977 to 1982. The MF 590 is equipped with a 4.1 L four-cylinder diesel engine and one of two transmissions: gear type transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears or two-speed power shift transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears.

The Massey Ferguson 590 row-crop tractor used the Perkins A4.248 engine. It is a 4.1 L, 4,060 cm², (247.8 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 98.0 mm (3.86 in) of the cylinder bore and 127.0 mm (5 in) of the piston stroke. This engine produced 76.0 PS (55.9 kW; 75.0 HP) at 2,200 rpm of maximum output power.

The Massey Ferguson 590 is equipped with hydrostatic power steering, wet disc brakes, Cab with a heater or ROPS (option) and 98.0 liters (25.9 US gal.; 21.6 Imp. gal) fuel tank.

Massey Ferguson 590 Specifications

General Specifications
Model	Massey Ferguson 590
Length	3,880 mm (152.8 in)
Width	2,030 mm (79.9 in)
Height	2,540 mm (100 in)
Wheel base	2,280 mm (89.8 in)
Weight	2WD: 3,020 kg (6,658 lbs) 4WD: 3,550 kg (7,830 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity	98.0 liters (25.9 US gal.; 21.6 Imp. gal)
Battery
Cabin type	Cab with heater or ROPS (option).
Engine
Engine model	Perkins A4.248
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Diesel
Displacement	4.1 L, 4,060 cm², (247.8 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	98.0 mm X 127.0 mm (3.86 in X 5 in)
Horsepower	76 PS (55.9 kW; 75 HP) at 2,200 rpm
Torque	275.0 N·m (28 kg·m, 202.7 ft·lb) at 1,400 rpm
Starter	Electric

Transmission and chassis
Chassis	4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD
Steering type	Hydrostatic power
Brakes	Wet disc
Transmission model	–
Transmission type	Gear type
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission model	Multi-Power
Transmission type	Two-speed power shift
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Tires
Front tires	Ag: 7.50-18 (2WD), 10.00-24 (4WD)
Rear tires	Ag: 16.9-34

Three-Point Hitch
Caterogy	II
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	2,220 kg (4,895 lbs) 2,640 kg (5,820 lbs)
PTO (Power take-off shaft)
Rear PTO type	Live with mechanical dry disc clutch Independent with hydraulic clutch (option)
Rear PTO spped	540, 1,000 rpm

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