Massey Ferguson 596

The Massey Ferguson 596 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 268.6 ci 4.4 L engine. The rated power output is 99 hp 73.8 kW. Transmission: partial sync. Operating weight: 6812 to 8385 pounds.

Overview

	2006 - 2010 500 SeriesUtility tractor
2006 - 2010
500 Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Utility tractor
Built in Brazil

Variants
596LP	low-profile

Massey Ferguson 596 Engine
Perkins 4.4L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	27.7 gal 104.8 L
Engine details ...

Massey Ferguson 596 Transmission
12-speed
Transmission details ...

Massey Ferguson 596 Power
Engine (gross)	99 hp 73.8 kW
PTO (claimed)	85 hp 63.4 kW
PTO (tested)	91.66 hp 68.4 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	planetary
Power steering
Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes
Two-post foldable ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Valves	2 or 3
Pump flow	17 gpm 64.3 lpm
Total flow	25 gpm 94.6 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	4,199 lbs 1904 kg

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

Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase	90.2 inches 229 cm
4WD Wheelbase	93.7 inches 237 cm
Weight	6812 to 8385 pounds
Front tire	10.00-16
2WD Rear tire	18.4-30
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Engine

Engine Detail — 268.6 ci / 4.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Perkins 1104C-44T
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	268.6 ci 4.4 L
Bore/Stroke	4.134x5.00 inches 105 x 127 mm
Power (gross)	99 hp 73.8 kW
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	18.2:1
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — partial sync

Transmission	partial sync
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	330mm dry disc

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 596 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-30
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 18.4-30

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase	90.2 inches 229 cm
4WD Wheelbase	93.7 inches 237 cm
Length	142.8 inches (2WD) 362 cm
	140.9 inches (2WD LP) 357 cm
	147 inches (4WD) 373 cm
	143.9 inches (4WD LP) 365 cm
Width	83.7 inches 212 cm
	78.5 inches (LP) 199 cm
Ground clearance	13.8 inches 35 cm
	13 inches (LP) 33 cm
2WD Front tread	54.7 to 78.3 inches 138 to 198 cm
4WD Front tread	66.1 to 83.5 inches 167 to 212 cm
Rear tread	64 to 88.1 inches 162 to 223 cm

Massey Ferguson 596 Weight
2WD ROPS Shipping	6812 lbs 3089 kg
4WD ROPS Shipping	7275 lbs 3299 kg
2WD cab Shipping	7562 lbs 3430 kg
4WD cab Shipping	8025 lbs 3640 kg
4WD ROPS Operating	8385 lbs 3803 kg

Massey Ferguson 596 Height
LP	101.5 inches 257 cm
ROPS	100.5 inches 255 cm
Cab	106.5 inches 270 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1852
Diesel 12-speed 4WD June 22 - 23, 2005 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1852 file
PTO performance
Max power	91.66 hp 68.4 kW
Fuel use	5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	87.61 hp 65.3 kW
Fuel use	5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	90.37 hp 67.4 kW
Fuel use	5.1 gal/hour 19.3 l/hour

Photos

Massey Ferguson 596.

Massey Ferguson 596 with 4045 front-end loader.