Massey Ferguson 396 Specs ( 1992-1997 )
Overview
The Massey Ferguson 396 is a utility farm tractor produced in Coventry, England, between 1992 and 1997. It is powered by a 6.0L Perkins 6-cylinder diesel engine rated at 104 hp and features a choice of 8-speed gear or 12-speed synchromesh transmissions.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power and Fuel Efficiency:
In OCED Tractor Test 1390, the 4WD model achieved 84.6 hp at rated engine speed and a maximum drawbar pull of 7600 lbs while recorded fuel consumption reached 5.3 gal/hour.
Mechanical and Hydraulic Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with an open center hydraulic system providing a 16.7 gpm pump flow, two valves, and a 12.5 gal capacity, alongside power steering and hydraulic wet disc brakes.
Chassis and Weight Variations:
The unit was available in 2WD and 4WD configurations with either a two-post fixed ROPS or an optional cab, resulting in a total weight range from 7,180 lbs to 8,340 lbs.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Coventry, England / Original price was $33,500 in 1997 |
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| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 6.0L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.878x5.00 inches (99 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 15.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 21.2 qts (20.1 L) |
| Description | Perkins 1006 / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 365 ci (6.0 L) |
| Power | 104 hp (77.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 71.5 hp (53.3 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 88 hp (65.6 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 84.6 hp (63.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse |
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| Type | gear / synchromesh |
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear / 12-speed synchromesh |
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear / 12-speed synchromesh |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post fixed ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 33.3 gal (126.0 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 12.5 gal (47.3 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 12.5 gal (47.3 L) |
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| Pump flow | 16.7 gpm (63.2 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Length | 163.4 inches (415 cm) |
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| 2WD Wheelbase | 101.4 inches (257 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 169.1 inches (429 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 103.7 inches (263 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 107.5 inches (273 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 101 inches (256 cm) |
| Width | 87.2 inches (221 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 101.4 inches (257 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 103.7 inches (263 cm) |
| Front tire | 10.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
| Weight | 7180 to 8340 pounds |
| Ag front | 10.00-16 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
Massey Ferguson 396 Weight
| 2WD Cab | 7831 lbs (3552 kg) |
|---|---|
| 2WD ROPS | 7180 lbs (3256 kg) |
| 4WD Cab | 8340 lbs (3783 kg) |
| 4WD ROPS | 7690 lbs (3488 kg) |
OCED Tractor Test 1390
| Description | Diesel 8-speed 4WDApril 1992 - May 1992, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1390 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance |
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| Fuel use | 5.3 gal/hour (20.1 l/hour) / 4.6 gal/hour (17.4 l/hour) / 5.3 gal/hour (20.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 71.5 hp (53.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 7600 lbs (3447 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 84.6 hp (63.1 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 79.4 hp (59.2 kW) |
References
| Description | MF 300 Series published in 1994, by Massey Ferguson |
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Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #OECD 1386
Test Date:
March to April, 1992
Location:
Silsoe Research Institute, Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedford, England MK45 4HS
This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.
No PTO performance data available.