Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 283 vs Massey Ferguson 5290

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 283

Utility

power
89 hp
displacement
248 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 283 specs
Massey Ferguson 5290 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 5290

Utility

power
88 hp
displacement
250 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
18
Full 5290 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 283 higher · +1 hp (+1%)
28389 hp
529088 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

283 is in the 77th percentile; 5290 is in the 76th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5290 higher · +2 ci (<1%)
283248 ci
5290250 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

283 is in the 70th percentile; 5290 is in the 71st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2834
52904
Median Utility Tractor4

283 is in the 50th percentile; 5290 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5290 higher · +10 (+125%)
2838
529018
Median Utility Tractor12

283 is in the 23rd percentile; 5290 is in the 83rd · 4,941 models

283 (A)5290 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 5290Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model2835290—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 5290Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelA4.2484.41—
Power Output89hp88hp▲ 283+1 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement248ci250ci▲ 5290+2 ci · <1%
Bore4in4inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 5290Difference
TypeSliding gearManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 5290Difference
Length146in157in▲ 5290+11 in · +8%
Width79.3inNot recorded—
Height99.5in104in▲ 5290+4.5 in · +5%
Operating Weight5,434lb10,362lb▲ 5290+4,928 lb · +91%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 5290Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 5290Difference
TypeLive with two stage clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 5290Difference
Hitch CategoryIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 5290Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 5290Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 5290Difference
Coolant3.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 5290Difference
TypeTwo-post ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 77th percentile (89 hp)B · 76th percentile (88 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 70th percentile (248 ci)B · 71st percentile (250 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 83rd percentile (18)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 51st percentile (5,434 lb)B · 87th percentile (10,362 lb)
A · 283B · 5290Median Utility Tractor
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