- 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 397A specs: hp, weight, years
Perkins A 4.248 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 79.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
79.0 hp
58.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397”, 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
- 8,576 lb
- 3-point lift
- 6,614 lb
- Top speed
- 18.6–24.9 mph
Massey Ferguson 397A specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 397A was built from 1987 to 1994.
The Massey Ferguson 397A has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 58.9 kW (79.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 397A is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Massey Ferguson 397A has a Perkins A 4.248 engine, a 4-cylinder 4.07 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Massey Ferguson 397A weighs 3,890 kg (8,576 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 397A has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 397A lifts 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397”
How does the 397A compare with its class?
- Strength:
24 forward gears is high for its class — 100% above the median of 12 across the 348 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 356 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 397A have?
The only figure for the 397A is 79.0 hp (58.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397”
What engine is in a 397A?
A 397A has a Perkins A 4.248, a 4-cylinder 4.07 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Perkins A 4.248Source 1 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 248.2 ci · 4.07 LSource 1 |
| Max torque | 199 lb·ft · 270 N·m @ 1,200 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397”
How much will a 397A lift?
A 397A lifts 6,614 lb (3,000 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 | 6,614 lb · 3,000 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm @ 1,944 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397”
What transmission does a 397A have?
Transmission specifications for the 397A are below.
| Brakes | hydraulically operated wet multi-disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
|---|---|
| Steering | hydrostatic Danfoss steering type Orbitrol-100 OSPC with Turolla pump type TFA/211 S |
| Top speed | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397”
How much does a 397A weigh?
A 397A weighs 8,576 lb (3,890 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 8,576 lb · 3,890 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 95.1 in · 2,415 mm |
| Length | 157.5 in · 4,000 mm |
| Width | 82.7 in · 2,100 mm |
| Height | 105.5 in · 2,680 mm |
| Ground clearance | 16.7 in · 425 mm |
| Front track | 57.9–80.7 in · 1,470–2,050 mm |
| Rear track | 55.1–78.7 in · 1,400–2,000 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397”
What oil does a 397A take, and how much?
A 397A engine takes 7.9 qt (7.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.9 qt · 7.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 34.9 qt · 33.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 6.1 qt · 5.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 15.9 qt · 15.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 397A?
Within 10% of its 79.0 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Massey Ferguson 393 (A)79.0 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1994Side by side with the 397A →
- Fiat 80-66 F (DT/F)79.0 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1991Side by side with the 397A →
- Fiat 80-66 S (DT)79.0 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1991Side by side with the 397A →
- Fiat 80-90 (DT)79.0 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1992Side by side with the 397A →
- Steyr 8090 (a)79.0 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1992Side by side with the 397A →
- Fiat 80-66S/80-66 DTS79.0 hp engine, claimed · 1992–1996Side by side with the 397A →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 397A
Is a 397A two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 397A is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 397A have?
A 397A has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 178”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 178 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-76619 · revision 1069046. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 397 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-86923 · revision 1073931. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document