Massey Ferguson 590 Specs ( 1977-1982 )
Overview
The Massey Ferguson 590 is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured in Coventry, England, between 1977 and 1982. It utilizes a 4.1L Perkins diesel engine rated at 75 hp and was available in both naturally-aspirated and turbocharged variants. The model is equipped with a standard cab, wet disc brakes, and options for either two- or four-wheel drive configurations.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Torque Performance:
The Perkins A4.248 four-cylinder engine is rated at 2200 RPM, producing 202.8 lb-ft of torque at 1400 RPM.
Transmission and Gear Selection:
This model offers an 8-speed gear transmission or a 12-speed Multi-Power power shift system, providing up to 12 forward and 4 reverse speeds.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
The rear Type II hitch is rated for a 4900-pound lift at 24 inches, operating with a main hydraulic pump flow of 6.8 gallons per minute.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Coventry, England |
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| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 25.9 gal (98.0 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.00 inches (98 x 127 mm) |
| Description | Perkins A4.248 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 247.8 ci (4.1 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power | 75 hp (55.9 kW) |
| Pre-heating | thermostart |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter type | electric |
| Torque | 202.8 lb-ft (275.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| PTO (claimed) | 67.7 hp (50.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears, plus reverse, in high and low ranges. / Three gears in low and high ranges with two-speed Multi-Power power shift. |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission | Multi-Power |
| Type | gear / two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear / 12-speed two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear / 12-speed two-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with heater. ROPS available. |
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| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 6.8 gpm (main) (25.7 lpm) |
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Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 4900 lbs (2222 kg) |
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| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Clutch | mechanical dry disc (live) |
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| Engine RPM | 540@1893 |
| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Weight | 6660 lbs (3020 kg) |
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| 4WD Weight | 7830 lbs (3551 kg) |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 15 inches (38 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 100 inches (254 cm) |
| Length | 153 inches (388 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 90 inches (228 cm) |
| Width | 80 inches (203 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-18 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-34 (2WD) |
| Weight | 6660 to 7830 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 90 inches (228 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 16.9-34 (2WD) |
References
| Description | New Tractor Line 500-Series published by Massey Ferguson |
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Variants
| 590 | naturally-aspirated |
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| 590T | turbocharged |