Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 290
Utility
- power
- 80 hp
- displacement
- 248 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
Tractor comparison: Utility
Massey Ferguson 290 vs Massey Ferguson 4608
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 4608
Utility
- power
- 80 hp
- displacement
- 201 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 290
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 4608
Main specifications
Main specifications and the Utility category median
Engine Power
= Equal29080 hp
460880 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
290 is in the 71st percentile and 4608 is in the 71st percentile (5,383 models in the category).
Engine Displacement
▲ 290 is higher by 47 ci (+23%)290248 ci
4608201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
290 is in the 70th percentile and 4608 is in the 54th percentile (5,580 models in the category).
Cylinders
▲ 290 is higher by 1 (+33%)2904
46083
Median Utility Tractor4
290 is in the 50th percentile and 4608 is in the 23rd percentile (5,720 models in the category).
Forward Gears
▲ 4608 is higher by 4 (+50%)2908
460812
Median Utility Tractor12
290 is in the 23rd percentile and 4608 is in the 50th percentile (4,941 models in the category).
290 (A)4608 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
All specifications
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 290 | Massey Ferguson 4608 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 290 | 4608 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 290 | Massey Ferguson 4608 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | AGCO Power | — |
| Model | A4.248 | 33 AWIC | — |
| Power Output | 80hp | 80hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ 290+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 248ci | 201ci | ▲ 290+47 ci · +23% |
| Bore | 4in | 4.3in | ▲ 4608+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 5in | 4.7in | ▲ 290+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 290 | Massey Ferguson 4608 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Manual | Power shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 290 | Massey Ferguson 4608 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 151in | 150in | ▲ 290+1 in · <1% |
| Width | 85in | 78.7in | ▲ 290+6.3 in · +8% |
| Height | 70in | 100in | ▲ 4608+30 in · +43% |
| Operating Weight | 5,940lb | 6,063lb | ▲ 4608+123 lb · +2% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 290 | Massey Ferguson 4608 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center tandem pump | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 290 | Massey Ferguson 4608 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Rear, live type with dual clutch | Independent with electronic clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 290 | Massey Ferguson 4608 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-point | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II | II | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 3,420lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 290 | Massey Ferguson 4608 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet discs | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 290 | Massey Ferguson 4608 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 290 | Massey Ferguson 4608 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 290 | Massey Ferguson 4608 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Two-post folding ROPS | — |
Category ranking
Category percentiles
Engine Power
median 55 hpA: 71st percentile (80 hp)B: 71st percentile (80 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA: 70th percentile (248 ci)B: 54th percentile (201 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A: 50th percentile (4)B: 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A: 23rd percentile (8)B: 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA: 56th percentile (5,940 lb)B: 57th percentile (6,063 lb)
A: 290B: 4608Median Utility Tractor