- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1987–1994
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Massey Ferguson 387A specs: hp, weight, years
Perkins A 4.236 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 70.1 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
70.1 hp
52.3 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 387”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 7,804 lb
- 3-point lift
- 5,291 lb
- Top speed
- 18.6–24.9 mph
Massey Ferguson 387A specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 387A was built from 1987 to 1994.
The Massey Ferguson 387A has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 52.3 kW (70.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 387A is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Massey Ferguson 387A has a Perkins A 4.236 engine, a 4-cylinder 3.87 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Massey Ferguson 387A weighs 3,540 kg (7,804 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 387A has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 387A lifts 2,400 kg (5,291 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 387”
How does the 387A compare with its class?
- Strength:
24 forward gears is high for its class — 100% above the median of 12 across the 405 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 414 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 387A have?
The only figure for the 387A is 70.1 hp (52.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 387”
What engine is in a 387A?
A 387A has a Perkins A 4.236, a 4-cylinder 3.87 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Perkins A 4.236 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 236.0 ci · 3.87 L |
| Max torque | 184 lb·ft · 249 N·mSource 2 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 168 & MF 168A”
How much will a 387A lift?
A 387A lifts 5,291 lb (2,400 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| System | Open centre |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,756 psi · 190 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 5,291 lb · 2,400 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm / 1000 rpm @ 1,944 engine rpmGround-speed PTO available |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8" - 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 387”
What transmission does a 387A have?
Transmission specifications for the 387A are below.
| Clutch | Dry and air-cooled double clutch |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 387”
How much does a 387A weigh?
A 387A weighs 7,804 lb (3,540 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 7,804 lb · 3,540 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 95.3 in · 2,420 mm |
| Length | 155.9 in · 3,960 mm |
| Width | 81.1 in · 2,060 mm |
| Height | 103.9 in · 2,640 mm |
| Ground clearance | 16.5 in · 420 mm |
| Front track | 57.5–81.1 in · 1,460–2,060 mm |
| Rear track | 59.8–79.1 in · 1,520–2,010 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 387”
What oil does a 387A take, and how much?
A 387A engine takes 9.0 qt (8.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 9.0 qt · 8.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 387” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 34.9 qt · 33.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 387” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 6.1 qt · 5.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 387” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 23.2 qt · 22.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 387” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 387A?
Within 10% of its 70.1 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Massey Ferguson 383 (A)70.1 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1994Side by side with the 387A →
- Massey Ferguson 372 (A)70.1 hp engine, claimed · 1992–1997Side by side with the 387A →
- Massey Ferguson 6110 (A)70.1 hp engine, claimed · 1995–1997Side by side with the 387A →
- Landini R-7880 (DT)70.0 hp engine, claimed · 1987–2000Side by side with the 387A →
- Landini R-7860 (DT) TL-20 N/M (TL-20 DT/M)70.0 hp engine, claimed · 1988–2000Side by side with the 387A →
- DEUTZ-ALLIS 607070.0 hp engine, claimed · 1985–1988Side by side with the 387A →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 387A
Is a 387A two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 387A is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 387A have?
A 387A has a independent 540 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8" - 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 168 & MF 168A”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 387”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 168 & MF 168A — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-69277 · revision 1065377. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 387 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-86921 · revision 992176. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document