• Rigid chassis
  • WhichTractor size: Utility
  • No lab test on file
  • 1991–1994

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 397 Turbo specs: hp, weight, years

Perkins AT 4.236 C four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 83.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

83.9 hp

62.6 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397T”, 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
8,422 lb
3-point lift
6,614 lb
Top speed
18.6–24.9 mph

Massey Ferguson 397 Turbo specs: key facts

  • The Massey Ferguson 397 Turbo was built from 1991 to 1994.

  • The Massey Ferguson 397 Turbo has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 62.6 kW (83.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.

  • The Massey Ferguson 397 Turbo is four-wheel drive (4WD).

  • The Massey Ferguson 397 Turbo has a Perkins AT 4.236 C engine, a 4-cylinder 3.87 L diesel unit.

  • The Massey Ferguson 397 Turbo weighs 3,820 kg (8,422 lb) unladen.

  • The Massey Ferguson 397 Turbo has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.

  • The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 397 Turbo lifts 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) at the lower-link ends.

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397T”

Illustration of the 1991–1994 Massey Ferguson MF 397 Turbo, a 84 hp farm tractor, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph

How much horsepower does a 397 Turbo have?

The only figure for the 397 Turbo is 83.9 hp (62.6 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
83.9 hp

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397T”

What engine is in a 397 Turbo?

A 397 Turbo has a Perkins AT 4.236 C, a 4-cylinder 3.87 L diesel engine.

Engine — 397 Turbo engine specifications
Make & modelPerkins AT 4.236 C
Cylinders4, liquid-cooled
Displacement235.9 ci · 3.87 L
Max torque235 lb·ft · 319 N·m @ 1,400 rpm
InjectionDirect injection
Electrical system12 V

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397T”

How much will a 397 Turbo lift?

A 397 Turbo lifts 6,614 lb (3,000 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.

Hydraulics & PTO — 397 Turbo hydraulics and PTO specifications
SystemOpen centre
Hitch categoryCategory 2
Lift at ends6,614 lb · 3,000 kg
Rear PTOIndependent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,944 engine rpmGround-speed PTO available
PTO shaft1 3/8"- 6 splines

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397T”

What transmission does a 397 Turbo have?

Transmission specifications for the 397 Turbo are below.

Transmission — 397 Turbo transmission specifications
ClutchDry, air-cooled double clutch
BrakesHydraulically operated wet multi-disc brake acting on the differential side shafts
SteeringHydrostatic Danfoss steering
Top speed18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397T”

How much does a 397 Turbo weigh?

A 397 Turbo weighs 8,422 lb (3,820 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — 397 Turbo weights and dimensions
Unladen weight8,422 lb · 3,820 kg
Wheelbase95.1 in · 2,415 mm
Length157.5 in · 4,000 mm
Width82.7 in · 2,100 mm
Height105.5 in · 2,680 mm
Ground clearance16.7 in · 425 mm
Front track57.9–80.7 in · 1,470–2,050 mm
Rear track55.1–78.7 in · 1,400–2,000 mm

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397T”

What oil does a 397 Turbo take, and how much?

A 397 Turbo engine takes 9.0 qt (8.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

397 Turbo fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil9.0 qt · 8.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397T” · single source, not independently verified
Hydraulic34.9 qt · 33.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397T” · single source, not independently verified
Front axle6.1 qt · 5.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397T” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system15.9 qt · 15.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397T” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

Which tractors compare with a 397 Turbo?

Within 10% of its 83.9 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 397 Turbo

Is a 397 Turbo two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The Massey Ferguson 397 Turbo is four-wheel drive (4WD).

What PTO does a 397 Turbo have?

A 397 Turbo has a independent 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 397T”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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  1. Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 397T — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-86930 · revision 1030587. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document