The Massey Ferguson 6290 tractor cooling system capacity is 59 gal | 223.3 L, coolant type is extended-life OAT coolant, and coolant change interval is every 500 hours.
Massey Ferguson 6290 Coolant Capacity Details
Cooling system capacity
59 gal | 223.3 L
Coolant type
Extended-life OAT coolant
Coolant change interval
Every 500 hours
Coolant mixture ratio
50/50 antifreeze and water
Radiator cap pressure
10 psi | 69 kPa
Coolant Capacity Comparison Chart
Coolant Capacity Comparison
This model
59 gal
Average
10 gal
Low
6 gal
High
16 gal
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high coolant-capacity ranges for the row-crop tractor category. Use the exact tractor manual before buying coolant.
Massey Ferguson 6290 Extra Coolant Notes
Engine horsepower
120 hp | 89.5 kW
Engine displacement
6 L | 365.2 cu in
Capacity note
For the Massey Ferguson 6290, the listed cooling system capacity is 59 gal | 223.3 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.
Radiator cap note
The radiator cap pressure listed for the Massey Ferguson 6290 is 10 psi | 69 kPa. Do not replace it with a random cap unless the pressure rating matches.
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 6290 Coolant FAQs
How much coolant does a Massey Ferguson 6290 take?
The Massey Ferguson 6290 takes 59 gal | 223.3 L of coolant. That is well above the normal row-crop tractor benchmark shown here, so treat it as a full cooling-system service job, not a quick top-up.
Is 59 gal | 223.3 L a lot of coolant for a Massey Ferguson 6290?
Yes. For this tractor category, 59 gal | 223.3 L is well above normal. This is the sort of refill where you want all coolant on hand before draining, because stopping halfway through the job is annoying and messy.
How many coolant jugs do I need for a Massey Ferguson 6290?
Do not underestimate this refill. A 59 gal | 223.3 L system needs about 59 one-gallon containers if you are using premixed coolant. If using concentrate at a 50/50 mix, plan on about 29.5 gal of concentrate and 29.5 gal of distilled water. In metric terms, that is roughly 45 x 5 L containers for a full premix refill.
Can I mix coolant types in a Massey Ferguson 6290?
Because the listed coolant is extended-life OAT coolant, the clean move is to stay with the same approved chemistry. Do not casually mix it with old green conventional coolant; if the old coolant type is unknown, flush first or confirm what is already in the system. 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 6290 need?
With the listed 50/50 antifreeze and water mix, a full 59 gal | 223.3 L refill works out to about 29.5 gal of antifreeze concentrate and 29.5 gal of distilled water. If using premix, do not add extra water unless the product label says to.
Can I use a different radiator cap on a Massey Ferguson 6290?
The listed cap pressure is 10 psi | 69 kPa. Use the same pressure rating when replacing it. The cap is part of the cooling system, not just a lid, and the wrong rating can cause boil-over, leaks or pressure problems.
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.
