Massey Ferguson S.A. 690

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 690 is a utility tractor manufactured by Massey Ferguson S.A. in France. It features a 4-cylinder Perkins AD4.248 liquid-cooled, direct-injection diesel engine delivering 65.68 horsepower at the rated 2200 rpm. The tractor has a 4x2 2WD chassis with the option for front-wheel drive engagement and hydrostatic power steering. It offers a manual transmission with 12 forward gears and 4 reverse gears. The operating weight is 8,020 lbs with the operator. Additional features include a single dry disc clutch, multiple wet disc hydraulically operated brakes, specific tire configurations, a direct engine-driven hydraulic control system, PTO speeds of 540 and 1000 rpm, and detailed sound level measurements. Comprehensive hitch dimensions and transmission gear performance data are also provided.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 65.68

Transmission: Manual

Drive Type: 2WD; Front Wheel Drive Engaged

Operating Weight: 8020

Fuel Type: Diesel

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Perkins
Model: AD4.248
Cooling Type: Liquid
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Direct Injection
Cylinders: 4
Displacement (ci): 248
Bore (in): 3.975
Stroke (in): 5
Rated RPM: 2200
Power Output (hp): 65.68

Transmission

Type: Manual
Forward Gears: 12
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 154
Width (in): 81
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): 8020

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD; Front Wheel Drive Engaged
Drive Type: 2WD; Front Wheel Drive Engaged
Steering Type: Hydrostatic Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): -
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: -
Manufacture - End Year: 1986
Hitch Type: Category II
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: -
Starter Type: Electric Starter
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Hydraulic control system direct engine drive

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: September 14 to 25, 1984

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power at Rated Engine Speed: 65.68 HP (48.98 kW) at 2200 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Rated Engine Speed: 4.511 gal/hr (17.075 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.479 lb/hp.hr (0.291 kg/kW.h) and 14.56 Hp.hr/gal (2.868 kW.h/l)
Standard PTO Speed (540 rpm): 62.25 HP (46.42 kW) at 1893 rpm with fuel consumption of 4.012 gal/hr (15.187 l/h)

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Available Power: 53.36 HP (39.79 kW) with a drawbar pull of 4192 lbs (18.65 kN) and a speed of 4.77 mph (7.68 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 4.444 gal/hr (16.822 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 12.01 Hp.hr/gal (2.366 kW.h/l)
50% of Pull at Maximum Power: 29.84 HP (22.25 kW) with a drawbar pull of 2153 lbs (9.58 kN) and a speed of 5.20 mph (8.36 km/h)

Transmission and Hydraulic Performance

Transmission Gears: 12 forward, 4 reverse
Hydraulic Lift Capacity at Hitch Points: Maximum pressure of 3100 psi (21370 kPa) with a maximum lift capacity for transport of 3598 lbs (1632 kg)

Sound Level

Maximum Power Sound Level with Cab: 81.0 dB(A)
Sound Level at 75% Pull: 80.0 dB(A)
Sound Level at 50% Pull: 81.0 dB(A)

Overall Efficiency

Tire Configuration with Ballast: Rear tires 18.4-30 at 16 psi, front tires 13.6-24 at 22 psi
Static Weight with Operator: 10295 lbs (4670 kg)

Nebraska Tractor Test Lab, "Test 1539: Massey-Ferguson 690 Diesel 12-Speed" (1984). Nebraska Tractor Tests. 1850. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/1850