Massey Ferguson Super 90 Specs ( 1961-1965 )
Overview
The Massey Ferguson Super 90 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1961 to 1965, offering both 5.0L Perkins diesel and 4.0L Continental gasoline engine options. It features an open operator station with a choice between an 8-speed gear or a 16-speed Multi-Power transmission system. Performance data from Nebraska Test 822 for the diesel variant shows a maximum drawbar pull of 9,322 lbs and a tested PTO power of 68.53 hp.
Ideal Applications
Tested Performance Metrics:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 822, the diesel model with an 8-speed transmission achieved a maximum drawbar power of 59.80 hp and a maximum pull of 9,322 lbs.
Engine and Mechanical Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with either a 302.2 ci Perkins diesel engine rated at 223 lb-ft of torque or a 242 ci Continental gasoline engine rated at 212 lb-ft of torque.
Chassis and Weight Specifications:
The unit is built on an 88-inch wheelbase with an operating weight of 7,245 lbs, which can be ballasted up to 12,575 lbs for increased traction.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Engine
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.50x4.75 inches (114 x 121 mm) / 3.875x5.125 inches (98 x 130 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 / 7.3:1 |
| Description | Perkins A4-300 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Continental E242 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 302.2 ci (5.0 L) / 242 ci (4.0 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power | 77 hp (57.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 / 2000 |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 |
| Torque | 223 lb-ft (302.4 Nm) / 212 lb-ft (287.5 Nm) |
| Engine type | Perkins 5.0L 4-cyl diesel / Continental 4.0L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Engine type | Perkins 5.0L 4-cyl diesel / Continental 4.0L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 28 gal (106.0 L) |
| Diesel Belt (claimed) | 63 hp (47.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 59.80 hp (44.6 kW) |
| Gas Belt (claimed) | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 68.53 hp (51.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in two ranges. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission | Multi-Power |
| Type | gear / two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear / 16-speed two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear / 16-speed two-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Independent dry disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear *With Multi-Power transmission. |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 2 gpm (7.6 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Total flow | 4.5 gpm (17.0 lpm) |
PTO
| Clutch | wet disc |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 69.3 inches (176 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 134.6 inches (341 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 88 inches (223 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 18.4/15-30 |
| Weight | 5384 to 7245 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 88 inches (223 cm) |
| Ag front | 7.50-16 / 6.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 18.4/15-30 / 13.6/12-38 |
Massey Ferguson Super 90 Weight
| Ballasted | 12,575 lbs (5704 kg) |
|---|---|
| Diesel Shipping | 5737 lbs (2602 kg) |
| Gas Shipping | 5384 lbs (2442 kg) |
| Operating | 7,245 lbs (3286 kg) |
Massey Ferguson Super 90 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 822
| Description | Diesel 8-speed 2WDJune 12 - 21, 1962Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 822 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 4.3 gal/hour (16.3 l/hour) / 3.5 gal/hour (13.2 l/hour) / 4.3 gal/hour (16.3 l/hour) |
| Max power | 59.80 hp (44.6 kW) |
| Max pull | 9,322 lbs (4228 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 68.53 hp (51.1 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 57.71 hp (43.0 kW) |
References
| Description | Loaders published in 1963, by Massey Ferguson / Super 90 tractors published in 1963, by Massey Ferguson |
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Speeds
| Description | With 18.4/15-30 rear tires. |
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Super 90 Serial Number Location
| Description | Right side of tractor, just ahead of operator platform. |
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Super 90 Serial Numbers
| 1961 | 810000 |
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| 1962 | 810393 |
| 1963 | 813385 |
| 1964 | 816867 |
| 1965 | 819763 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |