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Massey Ferguson 290 vs Massey Ferguson 5455

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
Massey Ferguson 5455 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 5455

Utility

power
80.2 hp
displacement
269 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full 5455 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 5455 higher · +0.2 hp (<1%)
29080 hp
545580.2 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

290 is in the 71st percentile; 5455 is in the 71st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5455 higher · +21 ci (+8%)
290248 ci
5455269 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

290 is in the 70th percentile; 5455 is in the 77th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2904
54554
Median Utility Tractor4

290 is in the 50th percentile; 5455 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5455 higher · +8 (+100%)
2908
545516
Median Utility Tractor12

290 is in the 23rd percentile; 5455 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

290 (A)5455 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 5455Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model2905455—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 5455Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkins Diesel—
ModelA4.2481104—
Power Output80hp80.2hp▲ 5455+0.2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,199RPM▲ 290+1 RPM · <1%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement248ci269ci▲ 5455+21 ci · +8%
Bore4in4.1in▲ 5455+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 5455Difference
TypeManualSelective gear fixed ratio with partial (2) range operator controlled powershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 5455Difference
Length151in166in▲ 5455+15 in · +10%
Width85in79.3in▲ 290+5.7 in · +7%
Height70in108in▲ 5455+38 in · +54%
Operating Weight5,940lb9,305lb▲ 5455+3,365 lb · +57%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 5455Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 5455Difference
TypeRear, live type with dual clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 5455Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded14.9R28—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18.4R38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 5455Difference
Hitch TypeThree-pointThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 5455Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 FWA—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 5455Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 5455Difference
Coolant3galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 5455Difference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 71st percentile (80 hp)B · 71st percentile (80.2 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 70th percentile (248 ci)B · 77th percentile (269 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 56th percentile (5,940 lb)B · 83rd percentile (9,305 lb)
A · 290B · 5455Median Utility Tractor
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