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 |