Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra vs Massey Ferguson 440

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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
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 440

Utility

power
82 hp
displacement
244 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 440 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 440 higher · +0.2 hp (<1%)
290 Xtra81.8 hp
44082 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

290 Xtra is in the 72nd percentile; 440 is in the 73rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
290 Xtra244 ci
440244 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

290 Xtra is in the 68th percentile; 440 is in the 69th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
290 Xtra4
4404
Median Utility Tractor4

290 Xtra is in the 50th percentile; 440 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
290 Xtra12
44012
Median Utility Tractor12

290 Xtra is in the 50th percentile; 440 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

290 Xtra (A)440 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 440Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model290 Xtra440—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 440Difference
ManufacturerSimpsonPerkins—
ModelS440P4000—
Power Output81.8hp82hp▲ 440+0.2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement244ci244ciSame
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 440Difference
TypeSliding gearSynchromesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 440Difference
Length153in157in▲ 440+4 in · +3%
Height99.2in102in▲ 440+2.8 in · +3%
Operating Weight6,349lb5,776lb▲ 290 Xtra+573 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 440Difference
Steering TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 440Difference
TypeRear, live typeNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 440Difference
Hitch TypeFerguson systemNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch Capacity4,519lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 440Difference
Chassis Type2WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeMechanical, oil immersedNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 440Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 290 XtraMassey Ferguson 440Difference
TypeOpenROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 72nd percentile (81.8 hp)B · 73rd percentile (82 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 68th percentile (244 ci)B · 69th percentile (244 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 60th percentile (6,349 lb)B · 54th percentile (5,776 lb)
A · 290 XtraB · 440Median Utility Tractor
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