Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra is a utility tractor built for tough farm work. It has a 2WD chassis and a strong Simpson S440 diesel engine. This engine has 4 cylinders and puts out 81.8 hp, which is above average power for its class. The engine size is also above average at 244 cubic inches.

This tractor has a sliding gear transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears. It has a rear PTO that spins at 540 rpm, good for running various farm tools. The 290 Xtra has a very high hitch capacity of 4,519 lb, making it great for heavy lifting. It uses the Ferguson system hitch, which is known for being easy to use. The tractor weighs 6,349 lb and has an open operator station. It uses hydrostatic steering and has oil-immersed mechanical brakes for safe stopping.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 82 hp (61.0 kW)

Transmission: Sliding gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 6349 lb (2880 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra is Above Average. It is greater than 73% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra is Average. It is greater than 64% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra is Above Average. It is greater than 71% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra is Below Average. It is greater than 28% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Simpson
Model
S440
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement
244 ci (4.0 L)
Bore
3.94 in (100.1 mm)
Stroke
5.00 in (127.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output
82 hp (61.0 kW)

Transmission

Type
Sliding gear
Forward Gears
12
Reverse Gears
4

Drivetrain

Chassis
2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Hydrostatic
Brake Type
Mechanical, oil immersed