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Massey Ferguson 290 vs Massey Ferguson 698

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 698

Utility

power
78.8 hp
displacement
318 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 698 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 290 higher · +1.2 hp (+2%)
29080 hp
69878.8 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

290 is in the 71st percentile; 698 is in the 70th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 698 higher · +70 ci (+28%)
290248 ci
698318 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

290 is in the 70th percentile; 698 is in the 85th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2904
6984
Median Utility Tractor4

290 is in the 50th percentile; 698 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 698 higher · +4 (+50%)
2908
69812
Median Utility Tractor12

290 is in the 23rd percentile; 698 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

290 (A)698 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 698Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model290698—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 698Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelA4.248AD4.318.2—
Power Output80hp78.8hp▲ 290+1.2 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,000RPM▲ 290+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement248ci318ci▲ 698+70 ci · +28%
Bore4in4.5in▲ 698+0.5 in · +13%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 698Difference
TypeManualManualSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 698Difference
Length151in161in▲ 698+10 in · +7%
Width85in81in▲ 290+4 in · +5%
Height70inNot recorded—
Operating Weight5,940lb12,125lb▲ 698+6,185 lb · +104%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 698Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 698Difference
TypeRear, live type with dual clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded640rpm—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 698Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded14.9-24—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18.4-34—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 698Difference
Hitch TypeThree-pointNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 698Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discsMultiple wet disc—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 698Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 698Difference
Coolant3galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 290Massey Ferguson 698Difference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 71st percentile (80 hp)B · 70th percentile (78.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 70th percentile (248 ci)B · 85th percentile (318 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 · 90th percentile (12,125 lb)
A · 290B · 698Median Utility Tractor
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