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Years in Production / 1987–1997

Massey Ferguson

390

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Massey Ferguson 390.

Massey Ferguson 390 — Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden, CC BY 2.0. Resized; converted to WebP. · Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden · CC BY 2.0 commons.wikimedia.org source ↗

76hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1987–1997

Production years

Massey Ferguson

Manufacturer

390 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1987 - 1997

Model year 1987-19881989-1997

300 Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Coventry, England

Manufacturer
Massey Ferguson
Original Price
$23,5001988 2WD
Original Price
$29,2001988 4WD

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Wet disc brakes

Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional.

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Pressure
3000 psi206.8 bar
Pump Flow
4.4 gpm (linkage pump)16.7 lpm
Pump Flow
9.5 gpm (aux. pump)36.0 lpm
Total Flow
13.9 gpm52.6 lpm
Total Flow
16.8 gpmOptOptional63.6 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II
Control
position and draft control
Rear Lift
4250 lbs*Capacity through full lift range1927 kg
Rear Lift At Ends
5701 lbs (fixed-end)*Capacity with links horizontal2585 kg
Rear Lift At Ends
6744 lbs (fixed-end with assist ram)*Capacity with links horizontal3059 kg
Rear Lift At Ends
5410 lbs (wrist-action)*Capacity with links horizontal2453 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540 (1.375)
Rear Type
540/1000 (1.375)

Serial Numbers

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1986
U01001
1987
V01001
1988
N01001
1989
P01001
1990
R01001
1991
S01001
1992
A01001
1993
B01001
1994
C01001
1995
D01001
1996
E01001
1997
F01001

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
45
Battery Cca
4202x
Battery Cca
5401x
Battery Volts
12

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Under the hood

Engine Detail

Perkins A4.248

diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
248 ci4.1 L
Bore Stroke
3.975x5.00 inches101 x 127 mm
Power
76 hp56.7 kW
Fuel System
direct injection
Air Cleaner
dual dry element
Compression Ratio
16:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Idle Rpm
750-2380
Torque
206 lb-ft279.3 Nm
Torque Rpm
1400
Firing Order
1-3-4-2
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
7.9 qts7.5 L
Coolant Capacity
16 qts15.1 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
28.5 gal107.9 L

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Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Transmission Type
synchromesh
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission
Multi-Power
Transmission Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse

Transmission Options

12-speed synchromesh

12-speed two-speed power shift

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Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
152.8 in388 cm
Width
77.7 in197 cm
Height
70.1 in178 cm
Height (ROPS)
99.4 in252 cm
Wheelbase
92.5 in234 cm

Dimensions And Tires

2wd Wheelbase
84.1 inches213 cm
4wd Wheelbase
92.5 inches234 cm
Weight
6036 to 7266 pounds
Front Tire
6.50-16
Rear Tire
16.9-242WD

Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor, near the brake pedals.

Tires And Tracks

Standard Tires Ag
Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 16.9-242WD
Standard Tires Ag
Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-304WD

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Tractor Photos

Massey Ferguson 390 — Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden, CC BY 2.0. Resized; converted to WebP. · Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden · CC BY 2.0 commons.wikimedia.org source ↗

See it in action

Videos

Watch Massey Ferguson 390 videos from their original YouTube creators.

Massey Ferguson 390 plowing!! (12/02/2022)

Video by Agriculture and Beekeeping Greece

Watch on YouTube ↗

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Tests (NTTL)

Tractor Tests

OECD 1102: diesel 12-speed 2WD

OECD 1101: diesel 12-speed 4WD

Oced Tractor Test1102

Diesel 12-speed 2WDJune 1987 - September 1987, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1102 file

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 2HM used for power test.

Gear 3L used for pull test.

Power At Rated Engine Speed
67.3 hp50.2 kW
Fuel Use
4.4 gal/hour16.7 l/hour
Fuel Use
3.9 gal/hour14.8 l/hour
Fuel Use
4.3 gal/hour16.3 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
63.8 hp47.6 kW
Max Power
55.5 hp41.4 kW
Max Pull
5015 lbs2274 kg

Oced Tractor Test1101

Diesel 12-speed 4WDJune 1987 - September 1987, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1101 file

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 2HL used for power test.

Gear 2LH used for pull test.

Power At Rated Engine Speed
67.3 hp50.2 kW
Fuel Use
4.3 gal/hour16.3 l/hour
Fuel Use
3.8 gal/hour14.4 l/hour
Fuel Use
4.5 gal/hour17.0 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
63.4 hp47.3 kW
Max Power
55.4 hp41.3 kW
Max Pull
6790 lbs3079 kg

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Massey Ferguson 390

Massey Ferguson 390 — Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden, CC BY 2.0. Resized; converted to WebP. · Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden · CC BY 2.0 commons.wikimedia.org source ↗