The Massey Ferguson 390T tractor engine horsepower is 92 hp | 68.6 kW, PTO horsepower is 85 hp | 63.4 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 65.2 hp | 48.6 kW.
Massey Ferguson 390T Horsepower Specs
| Engine horsepower | 92 hp | 68.6 kW |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower claimed | 85 hp | 63.4 kW |
| PTO horsepower tested | 80.2 hp | 59.8 kW |
| Drawbar horsepower tested | 65.2 hp | 48.6 kW |
Massey Ferguson 390T Useful Horsepower Calculations
| PTO-to-engine power transfer | 92.4% of engine hp reaches the PTO |
|---|---|
| Drawbar-to-engine power transfer | 70.9% of engine hp reaches the drawbar |
| Drawbar-to-PTO power ratio | 76.7% drawbar hp vs PTO hp |
| Engine size per PTO horsepower | 2.8 ci per PTO hp |
| PTO horsepower per liter | 21.8 PTO hp per L |
| Engine size per engine horsepower | 2.6 ci per engine hp |
| Engine horsepower per liter | 23.6 engine hp per L |
| Torque per PTO horsepower | 3 lb-ft per PTO hp |
| Fuel tank per PTO horsepower | 0.3 gal per PTO hp |
Massey Ferguson 390T Engine Specs
| Engine type | turbocharged diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 236 ci | 3.9 L |
| Bore and stroke | 3.875×5.00 inches | 98 x 127 mm |
| Compression | 15.5:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 349.8 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
Massey Ferguson 390T Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
| Fuel capacity | 28.5 gal | 107.9 L |
|---|---|
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Idle RPM | 750-2310 |
Massey Ferguson 390T Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Displacement comparison
Torque comparison
Rated RPM comparison
Engine size per PTO HP
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the utility tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
Massey Ferguson 390T Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 390T have?
The listed engine output is 92 hp, above the 80 hp benchmark average. That is a higher-power result, so ballast, tire setup and implement width matter if you want to use the full 92 hp.
How much PTO horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 390T have?
The listed PTO output is 85 hp, above the 65 hp benchmark average. That is the number to use for mowers, balers, augers, pumps and other PTO tools that need up to about 85 hp.
How much drawbar horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 390T have?
The listed drawbar output is 65.2 hp, above the 55 hp benchmark average. That makes the 65.2 hp drawbar number more useful than engine hp for tillage and heavy pulling.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Massey Ferguson 390T?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 92.4%, from 92 engine hp to 85 PTO hp. That is a strong transfer figure when the two specs are from the same configuration.
How efficient is the Massey Ferguson 390T for pulling work?
The drawbar-to-engine transfer is about 70.9%, from 92 engine hp to 65.2 drawbar hp. That gives a more grounded pulling estimate than engine horsepower alone.
Is the Massey Ferguson 390T better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 76.7% of PTO output, comparing 65.2 drawbar hp with 85 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the Massey Ferguson 390T engine?
The engine displacement is 236 ci, close to the 260 ci benchmark average. It is close to the normal engine-size range for this horsepower class.
Is the Massey Ferguson 390T engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 2.8 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 236 ci and 85 PTO hp. That is a smaller-displacement, higher-output style result.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Massey Ferguson 390T make?
The output density is about 21.8 PTO hp per liter, using 85 PTO hp and 3.9 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
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.
