Massey Ferguson 399

The Massey Ferguson 399 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 353.7 ci 5.8 L engine. The rated power output is 96 hp (early) 71.6 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 7233 to 8029 pounds.

Overview

	1987 - 1997 Model year 1987-19901991-1997 300 SeriesUtility tractor
1987 - 1997
Model year 1987-19901991-1997
300 Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Utility tractor
Built in Coventry, England
Original price	$28,900 (1988 2WD )
	$34,300 (1988 4WD )

Massey Ferguson 399 Engine
Perkins 5.8L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	33.3 gal 126.0 L
Engine details ...

Massey Ferguson 399 Transmission
12-speed synchromesh
Transmission details ...

Massey Ferguson 399 Power
Engine	96 hp 71.6 kW
PTO (claimed)	89 hp (early) 66.4 kW
	94 hp (late) 70.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)	77.4 hp 57.7 kW
PTO (tested)	90.5 hp 67.5 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pressure	3000 psi 206.8 bar
Pump flow	7.2 gpm (linkage pump) 27.3 lpm
	9.5 gpm (aux. pump) 36.0 lpm
Total flow	16.8 gpm 63.6 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Control	position and draft control
Rear lift	4340 lbs*Capacity through full lift range 1968 kg
Rear lift (at ends)	5507 lbs (telescopic ends)*Capacity with links horizontal 2497 kg
	8109 lbs (fixed ends)*Capacity with links horizontal 3678 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase	101.4 inches 257 cm
4WD Wheelbase	103.9 inches 263 cm
Weight	7233 to 8029 pounds
Front tire	7.50-18
Rear tire	18.4-34 (2WD)
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	45
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	420
Battery volts	12

References
300 published in 1986, by Massey Ferguson
300 Series Tractors Data Book published in 1992, by Massey Ferguson
M-F 300 Series Tractor Workshop Manual (1449 244M1) published in 1991

Engine

Engine Detail — 353.7 ci / 5.8 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Perkins A6.354.4
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Engine power was increased beginning with engine serial number U793031P, installed on 399 tractors after late January 1988.
Displacement	353.7 ci 5.8 L
Bore/Stroke	3.875x5.00 inches 98 x 127 mm
Power	96 hp (early) 71.6 kW
	101 hp (late) 75.3 kW
Fuel system	direct injection
Air cleaner	dual dry element
Compression	16:1
Rated RPM	2200
Idle RPM	750-2420 (early)
	750-2310 (late)
Torque	277 lb-ft 375.6 Nm
Torque RPM	1300
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	16.3 qts 15.4 L
Coolant capacity	21.2 qts 20.1 L

Transmission

Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse synchromesh

Type	synchromesh
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 399 Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-34 (2WD)
	Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 18.4-34 (4WD)

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase	101.4 inches 257 cm
4WD Wheelbase	103.9 inches 263 cm
2WD Length	163.4 inches 415 cm
4WD Length	169.1 inches 429 cm
Width	77.7 inches 197 cm
2WD Weight	7233 lbs 3280 kg
4WD Weight	8029 lbs 3641 kg
2WD Clearance (front axle)	22.8 inches 57 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle)	16.9 inches 42 cm
Clearance (drawbar)	17.1 inches 43 cm
2WD Front tread	53.7 to 77.8 inches 136 to 197 cm
Rear tread	55.5 to 83.5 inches 140 to 212 cm (cast)
Rear tread	60.2 to 87.7 inches 152 to 222 cm (pressed)

Massey Ferguson 399 Height
Steering wheel	75 inches 190 cm
ROPS	104.3 inches 264 cm
Cab	105.9 inches 268 cm
Exhaust	103.5 inches 262 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
OECD 1105: diesel 12-speed 2WD
OECD 1106: diesel 12-speed 4WD

OCED Tractor Test 1105
Diesel 12-speed 2WD July 1987 - August 1987, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1105 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	90.5 hp 67.5 kW
Fuel use	5.5 gal/hour 20.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	90.5 hp 67.5 kW
Fuel use	5.2 gal/hour 19.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	77.4 hp 57.7 kW
Fuel use	5.7 gal/hour 21.6 l/hour
Gear 2HL used for power test.
Max pull	5935 lbs 2692 kg
Gear 1HL used for pull test.

OCED Tractor Test 1106
Diesel 12-speed 4WD July 1987 - August 1987, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1106 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	90.5 hp 67.5 kW
Fuel use	5.5 gal/hour 20.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	90.5 hp 67.5 kW
Fuel use	5.2 gal/hour 19.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	73.5 hp 54.8 kW
Fuel use	5.6 gal/hour 21.2 l/hour
Gear 2HL used for power test.
Max pull	7825 lbs 3549 kg
Gear 3LL used for pull test.

Photos

Massey Ferguson 399