Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra vs Massey Ferguson 383

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra

Utility

power
81.8 hp
displacement
244 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 290 Xtra specs
Massey Ferguson 383 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 383

Utility

power
81 hp
displacement
248 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 383 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 290 Xtra
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 383

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 290 Xtra higher · +0.8 hp (<1%)
290 Xtra81.8 hp
38381 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

290 Xtra is in the 72nd percentile; 383 is in the 72nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 383 higher · +4 ci (+2%)
290 Xtra244 ci
383248 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

290 Xtra is in the 68th percentile; 383 is in the 70th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
290 Xtra4
3834
Median Utility Tractor4

290 Xtra is in the 50th percentile; 383 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 290 Xtra higher · +4 (+50%)
290 Xtra12
3838
Median Utility Tractor12

290 Xtra is in the 50th percentile; 383 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

290 Xtra (A)383 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 383Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model290 Xtra383—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 383Difference
ManufacturerSimpsonPerkins—
ModelS440A4.248—
Power Output81.8hp81hp▲ 290 Xtra+0.8 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement244ci248ci▲ 383+4 ci · +2%
Bore3.9in4in▲ 383+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 383Difference
TypeSliding gearGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 383Difference
Length153in144in▲ 290 Xtra+9 in · +6%
WidthNot recorded78.7in—
Height99.2inNot recorded—
Operating Weight6,349lb6,098lb▲ 290 Xtra+251 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 383Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeHydrostaticPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 383Difference
TypeRear, live typeLive—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 383Difference
Hitch TypeFerguson systemNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity4,519lb4,256lb▲ 290 Xtra+263 lb · +6%

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 383Difference
Chassis Type2WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostaticPower—
Brake TypeMechanical, oil immersedDifferential wet disc—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 383Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 383Difference
CoolantNot recorded4gal—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 383Difference
TypeOpenTwo-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 72nd percentile (81.8 hp)B · 72nd percentile (81 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 68th percentile (244 ci)B · 70th percentile (248 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 60th percentile (6,349 lb)B · 58th percentile (6,098 lb)
A · 290 XtraB · 383Median Utility Tractor
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