Massey Ferguson 390T

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 390T is a versatile and reliable utility tractor that was manufactured by Massey Ferguson in Coventry, England, between 1989 and 1997. It is available in both two and four-wheel drive variants, featuring a robust chassis design capable of a wide array of tasks. The Perkins AT4.236 turbocharged diesel engine delivers 65.2 horsepower with a displacement of 236 cubic inches. This tractor is fitted with a synchromesh transmission that provides 12 forward gears and the option of 4 or 12 reverse gears, catering to various operational requirements. The open-center hydraulic system, independent PTO with speeds of 540 and 1000 rpm, along with a Category II hitch supporting up to 7530 lbs of lift capacity, make the 390T well-suited for diverse agricultural applications. Operators benefit from a choice of an open station with ROPS or an enclosed cab configuration, ensuring comfort and safety across different working conditions.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 65.2

Transmission: Synchromesh, Synchronized shuttle, Two-speed power shift

Drive Type: 2WD or 4WD

Operating Weight: 6325 (2WD ROPS), 7602 (4WD Cab)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Massey Ferguson 390T vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Above Average
Greater than 77% of similar tractors.
Hitch Capacity
Above Average
Greater than 81% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Above Average
Greater than 78% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Perkins
Model
AT4.236
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
4
Displacement (ci)
236
Bore (in)
3.875
Stroke (in)
5
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output (hp)
65.2

Transmission

Type
Synchromesh, Synchronized shuttle, Two-speed power shift
Forward Gears
12
Reverse Gears
4 or 12
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
146.1 (2WD), 157.6 (4WD)
Width (in)
73.7
Height (in)
ROPS: 99.4, Cab: 99.6 (LoLine), Exhaust: 97.8
Operating Weight (lb)
6325 (2WD ROPS), 7602 (4WD Cab)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
1000
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD or 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
2WD or 4WD
Steering Type
Power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
16.4
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Ag
Manufacture - End Year
1997
Hitch Type
II
Hitch Category
Category 3
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
7530
Operator Station Type
ROPS or Cab
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
Open Center

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: September to October 1989

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Maximum Power: 65.2 HP (48.6 kW) at 2202 rpm
  • Maximum Power Fuel Consumption: 3.4 gal/hr (12.8 l/h)
  • Fuel Efficiency: 0.429 lb/hp.hr (0.261 kg/kW.h)

Drawbar Performance

  • Maximum Drawbar Power: 49.6 HP (37 kW) at 2202 rpm with a drawbar pull of 3485 lbs (15.5 kN) and a speed of 5.1 mph (8.2 km/h)
  • 75% of Pull at Maximum Power (9th Gear): 7.23 mph (11.62 km/h) at 2225 rpm with a fuel efficiency of 12.08 hp.hr/gal (2.38 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

  • Maximum Torque: 233 lb.-ft. (315.9 Nm) at 1303 rpm
  • Torque Rise: 21%

Hydraulic Performance

  • Maximum Force Exerted: 7530 lbs (33.5 kN) at hitch points
  • Pump Delivery Rate: 8.3 GPM (31.4 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
  • Hydraulic Power: 12.9 HP (9.6 kW) at delivery pressure of 2900 psi (200 bar)

Overall Efficiency

  • Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (540 rpm): 17.41 hp.hr/gal (3.42 kW.h/l)
  • Fuel Consumption: 4.91 gal/hr (18.59 l/h) at 2200 rpm

    NTTL.(1989). Nebraska Summary: S079 Massey Ferguson 390T Diesel. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2676

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