Head to head · Utility

Belarus 500 vs Massey Ferguson 390

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BelarusModel A

Belarus 500

Utility

power
65 hp
displacement
290 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
9
Full 500 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 390

Utility

power
67.3 hp
displacement
248 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 390 specs
BelarusBelarus 500
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 390

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 390 higher · +2.3 hp (+4%)
50065 hp
39067.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

500 is in the 59th percentile; 390 is in the 61st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 500 higher · +42 ci (+17%)
500290 ci
390248 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

500 is in the 83rd percentile; 390 is in the 70th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5004
3904
Median Utility Tractor4

500 is in the 50th percentile; 390 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 390 higher · +3 (+33%)
5009
39012
Median Utility Tractor12

500 is in the 35th percentile; 390 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

500 (A)390 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 390Difference
ManufacturerBelarusMassey Ferguson—
Model500390—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 390Difference
ManufacturerBelarusPerkins—
ModelNot recordedA4.248—
Power Output65hp67.3hp▲ 390+2.3 hp · +4%
Rated RPM1,800RPM2,200RPM▲ 390+400 RPM · +22%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement290ci248ci▲ 500+42 ci · +17%
Bore4.3in4in▲ 500+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke4.9in5in▲ 390+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 390Difference
TypeSliding gearSynchromesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 390Difference
WidthNot recorded77.7in—
Operating Weight6,100lb6,600lb▲ 390+500 lb · +8%

Hydraulics

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 390Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded8.2gpm—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 390Difference
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 390Difference
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded16.9—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 390Difference
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 390Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic—
Brake TypeNot recordedMultiple wet disc—

Electrical

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 390Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 390Difference
Coolant5.4gal4gal▲ 500+1.4 gal · +35%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 59th percentile (65 hp)B · 61st percentile (67.3 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 83rd percentile (290 ci)B · 70th percentile (248 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 35th percentile (9)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 58th percentile (6,100 lb)B · 62nd percentile (6,600 lb)
A · 500B · 390Median Utility Tractor
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