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Massey Ferguson 290 vs Massey Ferguson 583

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 583

Utility

power
80 hp
displacement
269 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 583 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
29080 hp
58380 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

290 is in the 71st percentile; 583 is in the 71st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 583 higher · +21 ci (+8%)
290248 ci
583269 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

290 is in the 70th percentile; 583 is in the 78th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2904
5834
Median Utility Tractor4

290 is in the 50th percentile; 583 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 583 higher · +4 (+50%)
2908
58312
Median Utility Tractor12

290 is in the 23rd percentile; 583 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

290 (A)583 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 583Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model290583—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 583Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelA4.2481104C-44—
Power Output80hp80hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement248ci269ci▲ 583+21 ci · +8%
Bore4in4.1in▲ 583+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 583Difference
TypeManualGear, Shuttle, Partial Synch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 583Difference
Length151in141in▲ 290+10 in · +7%
Width85in79.1in▲ 290+5.9 in · +7%
Height70inNot recorded—
Operating Weight5,940lb5,578lb▲ 290+362 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 583Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 583Difference
TypeRear, live type with dual clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 583Difference
Hitch TypeThree-pointCategory II—
Hitch CategoryIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,947lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 583Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 583Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 583Difference
Coolant3galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 583Difference
TypeOpenROPS, Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 70th percentile (248 ci)B · 78th percentile (269 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 · 52nd percentile (5,578 lb)
A · 290B · 583Median Utility Tractor
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