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Massey Ferguson 290 vs Massey Ferguson 398

Massey Ferguson 290 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 290

Utility

power
80 hp
displacement
248 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 290 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 398

Utility

power
80.3 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 398 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 398 higher · +0.3 hp (<1%)
29080 hp
39880.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

290 is in the 71st percentile; 398 is in the 71st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 290 higher · +12 ci (+5%)
290248 ci
398236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

290 is in the 70th percentile; 398 is in the 65th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2904
3984
Median Utility Tractor4

290 is in the 50th percentile; 398 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 398 higher · +4 (+50%)
2908
39812
Median Utility Tractor12

290 is in the 23rd percentile; 398 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

290 (A)398 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 398Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model290398—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 398Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelA4.248AT4.236—
Power Output80hp80.3hp▲ 398+0.3 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement248ci236ci▲ 290+12 ci · +5%
Bore4in3.9in▲ 290+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 398Difference
TypeManualSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 398Difference
Length151inNot recorded—
Width85in77.7in▲ 290+7.3 in · +9%
Height70inNot recorded—
Operating Weight5,940lb7,047lb▲ 398+1,107 lb · +19%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 398Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded8.1gpm—
PressureNot recorded3,045psi—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 398Difference
TypeRear, live type with dual clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tread Width

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 398Difference
Front Tread WidthNot recorded53.7in—
Rear TreadNot recorded59.1in—
Front Tread AdjustmentNot recorded53.7 to 77.8—
Rear Tread AdjustmentNot recorded59.1 to 83.1—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 398Difference
Hitch TypeThree-pointII—
Hitch CategoryIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 398Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discsMultiple wet disc—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 398Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 398Difference
Fuel CapacityNot recorded24.5gal—
Coolant3gal4.1gal▲ 398+1.1 gal · +37%

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 398Difference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 71st percentile (80 hp)B · 71st percentile (80.3 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 70th percentile (248 ci)B · 65th percentile (236 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 56th percentile (5,940 lb)B · 67th percentile (7,047 lb)
A · 290B · 398Median Utility Tractor
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