Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 290
Utility
- power
- 80 hp
- displacement
- 248 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 290 vs Massey Ferguson 397
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 397
Utility
- power
- 80 hp
- displacement
- 248 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 24
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 290
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 397
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied29080 hp
39780 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
290 is in the 71st percentile; 397 is in the 71st · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied290248 ci
397248 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
290 is in the 70th percentile; 397 is in the 70th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied2904
3974
Median Utility Tractor4
290 is in the 50th percentile; 397 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 397 higher · +16 (+200%)2908
39724
Median Utility Tractor12
290 is in the 23rd percentile; 397 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models
290 (A)397 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 290 | Massey Ferguson 397 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 290 | 397 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 290 | Massey Ferguson 397 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | A4.248 | A4.248 | Same |
| Power Output | 80hp | 80hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 248ci | 248ci | Same |
| Bore | 4in | 4in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 290 | Massey Ferguson 397 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Manual | Not recorded | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 290 | Massey Ferguson 397 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 151in | 152in | ▲ 397+1 in · <1% |
| Width | 85in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 70in | 105in | ▲ 397+35 in · +50% |
| Operating Weight | 5,940lb | 8,026lb | ▲ 397+2,086 lb · +35% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 290 | Massey Ferguson 397 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 290 | Massey Ferguson 397 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Rear, live type with dual clutch | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 290 | Massey Ferguson 397 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-point | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 290 | Massey Ferguson 397 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet discs | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 290 | Massey Ferguson 397 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 290 | Massey Ferguson 397 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 290 | Massey Ferguson 397 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 71st percentile (80 hp)B · 71st percentile (80 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 70th percentile (248 ci)B · 70th percentile (248 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 92nd percentile (24)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 56th percentile (5,940 lb)B · 76th percentile (8,026 lb)
A · 290B · 397Median Utility Tractor