Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 290 vs SAME Explorer 80

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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SAMEModel B

SAME Explorer 80

Utility

power
80 hp
displacement
244 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Explorer 80 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 290
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SAMESAME Explorer 80

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
29080 hp
Explorer 8080 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

290 is in the 71st percentile; Explorer 80 is in the 71st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 290 higher · +4 ci (+2%)
290248 ci
Explorer 80244 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

290 is in the 70th percentile; Explorer 80 is in the 69th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2904
Explorer 804
Median Utility Tractor4

290 is in the 50th percentile; Explorer 80 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ Explorer 80 higher · +233 lb (+4%)
2905,940 lb
Explorer 806,173 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

290 is in the 56th percentile; Explorer 80 is in the 58th · 5,107 models

290 (A)Explorer 80 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 290SAME Explorer 80Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonSAME—
Model290Explorer 80—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 290SAME Explorer 80Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsSAME—
ModelA4.2481000 4-A—
Power Output80hp80hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,500RPM▲ Explorer 80+300 RPM · +14%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement248ci244ci▲ 290+4 ci · +2%
Bore4in4.1in▲ Explorer 80+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5in4.6in▲ 290+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 290SAME Explorer 80Difference
TypeManualNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 290SAME Explorer 80Difference
Length151in145in▲ 290+6 in · +4%
Width85in73.6in▲ 290+11.4 in · +15%
Height70inNot recorded—
Operating Weight5,940lb6,173lb▲ Explorer 80+233 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 290SAME Explorer 80Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 290SAME Explorer 80Difference
TypeRear, live type with dual clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 290SAME Explorer 80Difference
Hitch TypeThree-pointCategory II—
Hitch CategoryIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 290SAME Explorer 80Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 290SAME Explorer 80Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 290SAME Explorer 80Difference
Coolant3galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 290SAME Explorer 80Difference
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 · 69th percentile (244 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 56th percentile (5,940 lb)B · 58th percentile (6,173 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 67th percentile (151 in)B · 61st percentile (145 in)
A · 290B · Explorer 80Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 290Full spec pageSAME Explorer 80