Head to head · Row Crop

Massey Ferguson 168 vs Massey Ferguson 590

Massey Ferguson 168 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 168

Row Crop

power
69 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 168 specs
Massey Ferguson 590 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 590

Row Crop

power
75 hp
displacement
248 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 590 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 590 higher · +6 hp (+9%)
16869 hp
59075 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

168 is in the 11th percentile; 590 is in the 12th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 590 higher · +12 ci (+5%)
168236 ci
590248 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

168 is in the 14th percentile; 590 is in the 16th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
1684
5904
Median Row Crop Tractor6

168 is in the 17th percentile; 590 is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 168 higher · +4 (+50%)
16812
5908
Median Row Crop Tractor16

168 is in the 27th percentile; 590 is in the 16th · 1,200 models

168 (A)590 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 168Massey Ferguson 590Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model168590—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 168Massey Ferguson 590Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelA4.236A4.248—
Power Output69hp75hp▲ 590+6 hp · +9%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,200RPM▲ 590+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement236ci248ci▲ 590+12 ci · +5%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.8in5in▲ 590+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 168Massey Ferguson 590Difference
TypeMulti PowerGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 168Massey Ferguson 590Difference
Length138in153in▲ 590+15 in · +11%
Width72in79.9in▲ 590+7.9 in · +11%
Height66.3in100in▲ 590+33.7 in · +51%
Operating Weight4,866lb6,660lb▲ 590+1,794 lb · +37%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 168Massey Ferguson 590Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 168Massey Ferguson 590Difference
TypeNot recordedLive, Independent (optional)—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 168Massey Ferguson 590Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/III—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded4,895lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 168Massey Ferguson 590Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 168Massey Ferguson 590Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 168Massey Ferguson 590Difference
Coolant3.6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 168Massey Ferguson 590Difference
TypeNot recordedCab with heater or ROPS (option)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 11th percentile (69 hp)B · 12th percentile (75 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 14th percentile (236 ci)B · 16th percentile (248 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 17th percentile (4)B · 17th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 27th percentile (12)B · 16th percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 7th percentile (4,866 lb)B · 14th percentile (6,660 lb)
A · 168B · 590Median Row Crop Tractor
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