- 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”
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.
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.
| Make & model | Perkins AT 4.236 C |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 235.9 ci · 3.87 L |
| Max torque | 235 lb·ft · 319 N·m @ 1,400 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 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.
| System | Open centre |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 6,614 lb · 3,000 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,944 engine rpmGround-speed PTO available |
| PTO shaft | 1 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.
| Clutch | Dry, air-cooled double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Hydraulically operated wet multi-disc brake acting on the differential side shafts |
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering |
| Top speed | 18.6–24.9 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.
| Unladen weight | 8,422 lb · 3,820 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 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.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 9.0 qt · 8.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397T” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 34.9 qt · 33.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397T” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 6.1 qt · 5.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397T” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 15.9 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.
- Fiat 88-94 (DT)83.9 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1996Side by side with the 397 Turbo →
- John Deere 2700 (A)83.9 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1996Side by side with the 397 Turbo →
- Renault Ceres 95 X (A)83.9 hp engine, claimed · 1994–1998Side by side with the 397 Turbo →
- Fiat L 75 (DT)83.9 hp engine, claimed · 1996–1998Side by side with the 397 Turbo →
- New Holland 6635 (A)83.9 hp engine, claimed · 1996–1998Side by side with the 397 Turbo →
- Renault Cergos 34083.9 hp engine, claimed · 1996–2001Side by side with the 397 Turbo →
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
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 397T — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-86930 · revision 1030587. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document