Massey Ferguson 6290 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Fuel capacity
59 gal | 223.3 L
Starter volts
12
Massey Ferguson 6290 Horsepower Comparison Charts
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
120 hp
Average
175 hp
Low
100 hp
High
320 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
113.6 hp
Average
150 hp
Low
85 hp
High
280 hp
Displacement comparison
This model
365.2 ci
Average
520 ci
Low
360 ci
High
750 ci
Rated RPM comparison
This model
2,200 rpm
Average
2,100 rpm
Low
1,600 rpm
High
2,500 rpm
Engine size per PTO HP
This model
3 ci/hp
Average
3.3 ci/hp
Low
2 ci/hp
High
5.2 ci/hp
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the large ag tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
Massey Ferguson 6290 Horsepower FAQ
How much PTO horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 6290 have?
The listed PTO output is 120 hp, below the 175 hp benchmark average. For real use, size PTO implements below or near 120 hp rather than using a bigger engine-horsepower number.
How much drawbar horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 6290 have?
The listed drawbar output is 113.6 hp, below the 150 hp benchmark average. For pulling work, the safer assumption is about 113.6 hp at the drawbar before soil, ballast and tire limits are considered.
Is the Massey Ferguson 6290 better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 94.7% of PTO output, comparing 113.6 drawbar hp with 120 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the Massey Ferguson 6290 engine?
The engine displacement is 365.2 ci, below the 520 ci benchmark average. Smaller displacement usually means less engine size behind each horsepower number.
Is the Massey Ferguson 6290 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 3 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 365.2 ci and 120 PTO hp. That is close to the normal benchmark for this category.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Massey Ferguson 6290 make?
The output density is about 20 PTO hp per liter, using 120 PTO hp and 6 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
What rpm is the Massey Ferguson 6290 rated at?
The rated speed is 2,200 rpm, close to the 2,100 rpm benchmark average. The 2,200 rpm figure is around normal for this class.
Official information note
Horsepower and engine specs can vary by year, market, engine option, fuel system, test standard and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, spec plate, parts book and official masseyferguson.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.
