Massey Ferguson 590 (A) Transmission specs

The fastest speed on record for an MF 590 (A) is 15.5–18.6 mph (25–30 km/h). The gearbox itself is not on record yet.

9 transmission values on record for the MF 590 (A).

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

74.0 hp

55.2 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 590 & 590A”, 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.

How fast will an MF 590 (A) go?

The fastest speed on record for an MF 590 (A) is 15.5–18.6 mph (25–30 km/h). The gearbox itself is not on record yet.

Transmission — MF 590 (A) Transmission
Drive	Available in two-wheel and four-wheel drive
Forward gears	8–12the article lists alternatives
Reverse gears	2–4the article lists alternatives
Transmission as described	8 forward/2 reverse or 12 forward/4 reverse
Top speed forward	15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/hthe article lists alternatives
Top speed reverse	9.1 mph · 14.58 km/hhighest reverse speed printed in the article's speed tables
Service brakes	Hydraulically operated, wet Girling multi-disc brake acting on differential side shafts
Steering	Hydrostatic Danfoss steering with integrated oil circuit
Differential lock	Pedal-operated, powershift claw differential lock

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 590 & 590A”

9 transmission values from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 590 & 590A”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 590 & 590A — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-86952 · revision 1066503. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document