The Massey Ferguson 396 tractor cooling system capacity is 5.3 gal | 20.1 L, coolant type is 50/50 ethylene glycol-based coolant, and coolant change interval is every 500 hours.
Massey Ferguson 396 Coolant Capacity Details
Cooling system capacity
5.3 gal | 20.1 L
Coolant type
50/50 ethylene glycol-based coolant
Coolant change interval
Every 500 hours
Coolant mixture ratio
50/50 antifreeze and water
Coolant Capacity Comparison Chart
Coolant Capacity Comparison
This model
5.3 gal
Average
5.5 gal
Low
3 gal
High
9 gal
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high coolant-capacity ranges for the utility tractor category. Use the exact tractor manual before buying coolant.
Massey Ferguson 396 Extra Coolant Notes
Engine horsepower
104 hp | 77.6 kW
Engine displacement
6 L | 365 cu in
Capacity note
For the Massey Ferguson 396, the listed cooling system capacity is 5.3 gal | 20.1 L. Buy slightly more coolant than the exact capacity so you have enough for topping off after air burps out.
Mixture note
50/50 antifreeze and water.
Refill note
Refill slowly, run the tractor until warm with the heater circuit open if fitted, let it cool, then recheck the coolant level. Never remove a hot radiator cap under pressure.
Massey Ferguson 396 Coolant FAQs
How much coolant does a Massey Ferguson 396 take?
The Massey Ferguson 396 takes 5.3 gal | 20.1 L of coolant. That is about normal for the utility tractor benchmark shown here, so plan it like a standard drain-and-refill rather than a tiny top-up.
Is the Massey Ferguson 396 coolant capacity normal?
Yes, 5.3 gal | 20.1 L lands about where you would expect for this tractor category. The main thing is buying enough for a complete refill plus a small top-off amount.
How many coolant jugs do I need for a Massey Ferguson 396?
This is more than a small top-off job. A 5.3 gal | 20.1 L system needs about 6 one-gallon containers if you are using premixed coolant. If using concentrate at a 50/50 mix, plan on about 2.7 gal of concentrate and 2.7 gal of distilled water. In metric terms, that is roughly 5 x 5 L containers for a full premix refill.
What coolant should I use in a Massey Ferguson 396?
The listed coolant is 50/50 ethylene glycol-based coolant. Ethylene glycol tells you the base coolant, but the additive package still matters on diesel engines, so match the manual or an approved equivalent. The listed mix is 50/50 antifreeze and water, so do not run straight water except as a short emergency move.
How much concentrate and water does a Massey Ferguson 396 need?
With the listed 50/50 antifreeze and water mix, a full 5.3 gal | 20.1 L refill works out to about 2.7 gal of antifreeze concentrate and 2.7 gal of distilled water. If using premix, do not add extra water unless the product label says to.
When should the Massey Ferguson 396 coolant be changed?
The listed interval is every 500 hours. Hour-based service matters most on working tractors that spend long periods hot under load.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Coolant specs can change by year, engine, market, radiator option and coolant chemistry. Check the operator manual, parts book and official masseyferguson.com website before draining, flushing or refilling the cooling system.
