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Massey Ferguson 3690 Specs ( 1991-1994 )

Name: Massey Ferguson 3690
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Nebraska Test #Summary 126

MASSEY FERGUSON 3690

Max Drawbar HP 150.2 hp

Max Pull 11,180 lbs

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Overview

The Massey Ferguson 3690 is a versatile row-crop tractor built in France, featuring a 170 hp turbocharged Valmet diesel engine and a standard air-conditioned cab. Available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations, it offers significant lifting power with a 10,000 lb rear lift capacity and advanced transmission options like the 32-speed Dynashift.

Ideal Applications

Heavy Tillage and Field Prep: With 170 hp and a heavy operating weight of up to 14,131 lbs, this tractor is well-suited for demanding field work using Category III rear implements.

Material Handling: Equipped with hydrostatic power steering and compatibility for a front-end loader attachment, it is effective for loading and moving materials across the farm.

High-Capacity Row-Crop Operations: The 81-gallon fuel capacity and 32-speed Dynashift transmission allow for efficient, long-duration work in various row-crop applications.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor / Built in Beauvais, France
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Original price	$78,200 (1994)

Engine

Engine type	Valmet 7.4L 6-cyl diesel
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	4.25x5.28 inches (108 x 134 mm)
Coolant capacity	28.4 qts (26.9 L)
Cooling system	viscous fan
Description	Valmet 612DS / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	451 ci (7.4 L)
Oil capacity	22 qts (20.8 L)
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12
PTO (claimed)	170 hp (126.8 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	310mm disc / 310mm disc
Description	Four synchronized gears with two-speed high-low and a four-speed power shift. The Dynashift was introduced for the 1993 model year as the standard transmission.
Gears	16 forward and reverse / 32 forward and reverse
Transmission	Speedshift / Dynashift
Type	two-speed power shift / four-speed power shift
Transmission type	16-speed two-speed power shift / 32-speed four-speed power shift
Transmission type	16-speed two-speed power shift / 32-speed four-speed power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Description	Wet disc brakes
Drive type	Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel	81 gal (306.6 L)
Hydraulic system	19.8 gal (74.9 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	19.8 gal (74.9 L)
Pressure	247 psi (low-pressure element) (17.0 bar)
Pump flow	5.5 gpm (low-pressure element) (20.8 lpm)
Valves	2 or 3

Hitch

Control	position and electronic draft control
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	10000 lbs (4536 kg)
Rear Type	III

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000

Electrical

Battery volts	12
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Length	212.4 inches (539 cm)
2WD Wheelbase	115.7 inches (293 cm)
4WD Length	211.7 inches (537 cm)
4WD Wheelbase	115.1 inches (292 cm)
Ground clearance	17.3 inches (43 cm)
Height (cab)	114.1 inches (289 cm)
Weight	13073 lbs (2WD) (5929 kg)
Width	101.1 inches (min) (256 cm)
2WD Wheelbase	115.7 inches (293 cm)
4WD Wheelbase	115.1 inches (292 cm)
Front tire	14L-16
Rear tire	18.4R42 (2WD)
Weight	13073 to 14131 pounds
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 14L-16. Rear: 18.4R42 (2WD)

Massey Ferguson 3690 attachments

Description	front-end loader

References

Description	3100/3600 series published in 1991, by Massey Ferguson / MF 3100 and 3600 Series published in 1995, by Massey Ferguson

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #Summary 126

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Test Date: February to April, 1992

Location: Groupement D' Antony, Parc de Tourvoie BP 121 92185 Antony, France

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PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed

168.80 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

170.80 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	537 lb-ft (728 Nm)
Torque Rise	32.8%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	Fuel gal/hr	Fuel L/hr
Rated Engine Speed	168.80	125.90	2200	9.87	37.36

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
168.80	2200	9.87	0.41	17.10	N/A
145.20	2224	8.55	0.42	16.98	N/A
110.00	2242	6.82	0.44	16.13	N/A
73.80	2259	5.17	0.50	14.27	N/A
37.40	2279	3.71	0.70	10.08	N/A
N/A	2304	2.31	N/A	N/A	N/A

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip
Maximum Power-20th (2LA) Gear	150.20	7,960	7.08	6
75% of Pull at Maximum Power-20th (2LA) ...	114.50	5,580	7.69	4
50% of Pull at Maximum Power-20th (2LA) ...	77.80	3,705	7.87	3
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed-21st...	114.90	5,595	7.70	4
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed-21st...	78.90	3,775	7.84	3

Fuel Consumption Characteristics Front Drive Engaged

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Engine RPM	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air Dry F	Temp Coolant F
147.60	9,915	5.58	6	15.18	30.50	Maximum Power-16th (1LB) Gear	2130	0.47	55	180
113.90	7,200	5.93	4	14.47	30.50	75% of Pull at Maximum Power-16th (1LB) Gear	2218	0.49	55	178
77.90	4,790	6.10	2	12.74	30.50	50% of Pull at Maximum Power-16th (1LB) Gear	2251	0.56	55	180
114.70	7,250	5.93	4	14.72	30.50	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed-17th (4TC) Gear	2100	0.48	55	180
77.80	4,825	6.05	2	13.15	30.50	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed-17th (4TC) Gear	2112	0.54	55	180

Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	Engine RPM	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
9th (2TD)	102.10	11,180	3.42	14	13.30	2236	0.53
10th (3TB)	105.00	11,130	3.54	13	13.76	2228	0.52
11th (4TA)	121.60	10,970	4.16	12	14.01	2216	0.51
12th (3TC)	122.60	10,925	4.21	12	13.96	2219	0.51
13th (1LA)	134.20	10,930	4.60	12	14.31	2196	0.50
14th (4TB)	140.90	10,995	4.81	11	14.31	2178	0.50
15th (3TD)	142.00	10,805	4.93	10	14.42	2172	0.49
16th (1LB)	147.40	10,210	5.41	9	15.02	2142	0.47
17th (4TC)	145.80	9,585	5.70	8	14.92	2122	0.48
18th (1LC)	147.80	8,530	6.50	7	15.18	2128	0.47
19th (4TD)	145.60	8,070	6.77	7	15.23	2103	0.47
20th (2LA)	150.20	7,960	7.08	6	15.48	2097	0.46
21st (1LD)	149.20	7,395	7.57	6	15.53	2093	0.46
22nd (2LB)	147.60	6,630	8.35	5	15.33	2088	0.46
23rd (2LC)	145.80	5,520	9.90	4	15.23	2076	0.47

Maximum Power In Selected Gears Front Drive Engaged

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Gear	Power	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	Pull Lbs
11th (4TA)	139.10	4.02	2169	13	14.11	0.50	12970
12th (3TC)	140.30	4.23	2169	10	14.37	0.50	12430
13th (1LA)	145.20	4.70	2141	8	14.82	0.48	11580
14th (4TB)	145.40	4.96	2133	7	14.82	0.48	10995
15th (3TD)	146.20	5.03	2135	7	14.97	0.47	10905
16th (1LB)	147.60	5.58	2130	6	15.18	0.47	9915
17th (4TC)	145.50	5.92	2123	5	14.97	0.47	9215
18th (1LC)	146.70	6.63	2123	5	15.13	0.47	8295
19th (4TD)	144.30	6.97	2113	4	14.82	0.48	7760
20th (2LA)	145.00	7.31	2114	4	14.97	0.47	7440
21st (1LD)	144.70	7.69	2075	3	15.08	0.47	7060
22nd (2LB)	145.00	8.46	2074	3	15.13	0.47	6430

Engine

Make	Valmet Diesel
Type	Six cylinder vertical with turbocharger
Displacement	449 cu in (7365 ml)
Compression Ratio	16.5 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2200 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	vertical
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	2WD and FWA
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator controlled powershift
Speeds	32 forward (24.64 mph max)
Wheelbase	115.20 in (2925 mm)
Rear Tread Width	73.7 to 83.7 in
Brakes	single wet disc hydraulically actuated by two foot pedals which can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A

Tires & Tracks

Ballast	Tested without ballast

Massey Ferguson 3690 Specs ( 1991-1994 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

Massey Ferguson 3690 attachments

References

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Fuel Consumption Characteristics Front Drive Engaged

Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Maximum Power In Selected Gears Front Drive Engaged

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Test Remarks