Fiat 70-90 (DT) vs Massey Ferguson MF 590 (A)
9 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (1984–1992; 1976–1982). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
9 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 70-90 (DT) | MF 590 (A) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 69.1 hp | 74.0 hp | +7% MF 590 (A) |
| Engine declared | FIAT-IVECO 8045.06.200 or 300 | Perkins A 4.248 S | differs |
| Displacement declared | 3.61 L | 4.06 L | +12% MF 590 (A) |
| Maximum torque declared | 168 lb·ft · 228 N·m | 211 lb·ft · 285.5 N·m | +25% MF 590 (A) |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | 15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | Dry VALEO, O.M.G. or LuK double clutch | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 9.4 gpm · 35.5 L/min | 16.5 gpm · 62.5 L/min | +76% MF 590 (A) |
| Pressure declared | 3,046–3,118 psi · 210–215 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 6,393 lb · 2,900 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 6,702 lb · 3,040 kg | 7,253 lb · 3,290 kg | +8% MF 590 (A) |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 11,684 lb · 5,300 kg | — | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 92.2 in · 2,342 mm | 90.0 in · 2,286 mm | — |
| Length declared | 152.9 in · 3,884 mm | 153.0 in · 3,886 mm | — |
| Width declared | 76.0 in · 1,930 mm | 76.8 in · 1,950 mm | — |
| Height declared | 103.0 in · 2,615 mm | 100.0 in · 2,540 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 19.9 in · 505 mm | 18.5 in · 470 mm | +7% 70-90 (DT) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 11.4 ft · 3.48 m | 12.5 ft · 3.81 m | +9% MF 590 (A) |
| Fuel tank declared | 98.3 qt · 93.0 L | 103.8 qt · 98.2 L | +6% MF 590 (A) |
Fiat 70-90 (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 70-90/70-90 DT”
Massey Ferguson MF 590 (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 590 & 590A”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 290”