The Massey Ferguson 396 tractor engine horsepower is 104 hp | 77.6 kW, PTO horsepower is 88 hp | 65.6 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 71.5 hp | 53.3 kW.
Massey Ferguson 396 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Fuel capacity
33.3 gal | 126.0 L
Starter volts
12
Battery volts
12
Massey Ferguson 396 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
104 hp
Average
80 hp
Low
45 hp
High
120 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
88 hp
Average
65 hp
Low
35 hp
High
105 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
71.5 hp
Average
55 hp
Low
30 hp
High
95 hp
Displacement comparison
This model
365 ci
Average
260 ci
Low
150 ci
High
380 ci
Rated RPM comparison
This model
2,200 rpm
Average
2,200 rpm
Low
1,800 rpm
High
2,700 rpm
Engine size per PTO HP
This model
4.1 ci/hp
Average
3.5 ci/hp
Low
2.2 ci/hp
High
5.8 ci/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 396 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 396 have?
The listed engine output is 104 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 104 hp.
How much PTO horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 396 have?
The listed PTO output is 88 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 88 hp.
How much drawbar horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 396 have?
The listed drawbar output is 71.5 hp, above the 55 hp benchmark average. That makes the 71.5 hp drawbar number more useful than engine hp for tillage and heavy pulling.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Massey Ferguson 396?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 84.6%, from 104 engine hp to 88 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How efficient is the Massey Ferguson 396 for pulling work?
The drawbar-to-engine transfer is about 68.8%, from 104 engine hp to 71.5 drawbar hp. That gives a more grounded pulling estimate than engine horsepower alone.
Is the Massey Ferguson 396 better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 81.2% of PTO output, comparing 71.5 drawbar hp with 88 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the Massey Ferguson 396 engine?
The engine displacement is 365 ci, above the 260 ci benchmark average. Bigger displacement can help low-rpm pull and load-holding feel.
Is the Massey Ferguson 396 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 4.2 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 365 ci and 88 PTO hp. That points to a larger-displacement, lower-stress style setup.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Massey Ferguson 396 make?
The output density is about 14.7 PTO hp per liter, using 88 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.
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.
