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Massey Ferguson 593, 596, and 4291: tractors.

Selected configuration figures
ConfigurationDocumented field and quantity
593
Power (gross)
89 hp
Weight
Lower
6812 lb
Upper
8025 lb
596
Power (gross)
99 hp
Weight
Lower
6812 lb
Upper
8385 lb
4291
Power
100 hp
Weight
Lower
10957 lb
Upper
12006 lb
593, 596, and 4291 specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher nameSource guideListing-entry countLabels named by the source
Massey Ferguson593, 596, and 42913593, 596, and 4291
Engine
Specification593596
Fuel tank27.7 gal27.7 gal
Specification5935964291
EnginePerkins 4.4L 4-cyl dieselPerkins 4.4L 4-cyl dieselPerkins 4.4L 4-cyl diesel
Transmission and speeds
Specification5935964291
Transmission12-speed12-speed12-speed gear
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse12 forward and 4 reverse12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch330mm dry disc330mm dry discdry disc
Specification4291
Typegear
Power
Specification593596
Engine (gross)89 hp99 hp
PTO (tested)85.87 hp91.66 hp
Specification5935964291
PTO (claimed)77 hp85 hp88 hp
Specification4291
Engine100 hp
Mechanical
Specification5935964291
Final drivesplanetaryplanetaryplanetary
MechanicalTwo- or four-wheel drive; Power steering; Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes; Two-post foldable ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioningTwo- or four-wheel drive; Power steering; Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes; Two-post foldable ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioningTwo- or four-wheel drive; Power steering; Hydraulic wet disc brakes; Two-post fixed ROPS. Cab optional
Specification4291
Differential lockmechanical rear
Hydraulics
Specification593596
Typeopen centeropen center
Total flow25 gpm25 gpm
Specification5935964291
Valves2 or 32 or 32 or 3
Pump flow17 gpm17 gpm15.9 gpm
Specification4291
Capacity11.9 gal
Pressure2,466 psi
Tractor hitch
Specification5935964291
Rear TypeIIIIII
Specification593596
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)4,199 lb4,199 lb
Power take-off (PTO)
Specification5935964291
Rear PTOindependentindependentindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000540/1000540/1000 (1.375)
Specification4291
Engine RPM540@1900
Dimensions & Tires
Specification593596
2WD Wheelbase90.2 in90.2 in
4WD Wheelbase93.7 in93.7 in
2WD Rear tire18.4-3018.4-30
Specification5935964291
Weight
Lower
6812 lb
Upper
8025 lb
Lower
6812 lb
Upper
8385 lb
Lower
10957 lb
Upper
12006 lb
Front tire10.00-1610.00-169.00-16
Specification4291
Wheelbase93.7 in
Rear tire18.4-34
Electrical
Specification5935964291
Groundnegativenegativenegative
Battery volts121212
Specification4291
Charging systemalternator
ROPS Charging amps55
Cab Charging amps120
Engine Detail
Specification5935964291
Displacement268.6 cu in268.6 cu in268.6 cu in
Bore/Stroke4.134x5.00 in / 105 x 127 mm4.134x5.00 in / 105 x 127 mm4.134x5.00 in / 105 x 127 mm
Rated RPM220022002200
Starter volts121212
Engine DetailPerkins 1104C-44T; turbocharged diesel; 4-cylinderPerkins 1104C-44T; turbocharged diesel; 4-cylinderPerkins 1104C-44T; turbocharged diesel; 4-cylinder
Specification593596
Power (gross)89 hp99 hp
Air cleanerdual paper elementsdual paper elements
Compression18.2:118.2:1
Specification4291
Power100 hp
Torque306 lb-ft
Torque RPM1400
Starterelectric
Oil capacity8.5 qts
Massey Ferguson 593 Tires
Specification593
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 and weight
Specification593596
Length142.8 in (2WD)142.8 in (2WD)
Width83.7 in83.7 in
2WD Front tread54.7 to 78.3 in / 138 to 198 cm54.7 to 78.3 in / 138 to 198 cm
4WD Front tread66.1 to 83.5 in / 167 to 212 cm66.1 to 83.5 in / 167 to 212 cm
Specification5935964291
Ground clearance13.8 in13.8 in15 in
Rear tread64 to 88.1 in / 162 to 223 cm64 to 88.1 in / 162 to 223 cm55.9 to 91.7 in / 141 to 232 cm
Specification4291
2WD Length160.2 in
4WD Length168.1 in
Height104.3 in
2WD Weight10,957 lb
4WD Weight12,006 lb
Massey Ferguson 593 Weight
Specification593
2WD ROPS Shipping6,812 lb
4WD ROPS Shipping7,275 lb
2WD cab Shipping7,562 lb
4WD cab Shipping8,025 lb
4WD ROPS Operating7,435 lb
Massey Ferguson 593 Height
Specification593
LP101.5 in
ROPS100.5 in
Cab106.5 in
Massey Ferguson 596 Tires
Specification596
2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 10.00-16 Rear: 18.4-30
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 13.6-24 Rear: 18.4-30
Massey Ferguson 596 Weight
Specification596
2WD ROPS Shipping6,812 lb
4WD ROPS Shipping7,275 lb
2WD cab Shipping7,562 lb
4WD cab Shipping8,025 lb
4WD ROPS Operating8,385 lb
Massey Ferguson 596 Height
Specification596
LP101.5 in
ROPS100.5 in
Cab106.5 in
Capacity
Specification4291
ROPS Fuel25.1 gal
Cab Fuel38.3 gal
Hydraulic system11.9 gal
Speeds
Specification4291
SpeedsWith 18.4-34 rear tires
Massey Ferguson 4291 Tires
Specification4291
Standard tires (ag)Front: 9.00-16 Rear: 18.4-34
Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guideDiffering-field count reported
593, 596, and 429176
Ratios
Figure5935964291
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight13.114.59.1
PTO power as a share of engine power87%86%88%
Pump flow per engine horsepower0.19 gpm0.17 gpm0.16 gpm
Figure593596
Hitch lift as a share of machine weight62%62%
Fuel tank per engine horsepower0.31 gal0.28 gal
Reference directory classification
Equipment grouptractor
Owner experience with the 593, 596, and 4291 — Historical owner-entry sample
IndexEntry queriedReviewsForum discussionsFirst review in sampleLast review in sample
TractorByNet593, 596 tractor21Jan 12, 2014Jan 12, 2014
ModelOwner ratingForum discussionsModel years reviewedPros named more than onceCons named more than once
5934.0 of 5 from 1 owner review1 (7,326 views)Not statednamed once each: reliablenamed once each: no 4x4 indicator
5965.0 of 5 from 1 owner review0 (1,758 views)2008named once each: plenty of power, is heavynamed once each: pricey
593, 596, and 4291: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum indexEquipment class queriedNames in the searchMatching titles
TractorByNettractorMassey Ferguson and the 593, 596. That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead6
Used market for the 593, 596, and 4291 — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation dateListing sourceEquipment searchListings
2026-09-24TractorHouseMassey Ferguson tractor1
ModelListedModel yearsLowest askingHighest askingMedian askingMedian hours
5931Not stated$19,900$19,900$19,900None shown
593, 596, and 4291: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search dateDatabaseNames queriedSearch result
2026-09-24U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionMassey Ferguson together with the tractor 593, 596, 4291No matching recall in this search

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Recorded observations — Historical TractorByNet review observation
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593, 596 and 4291tractor59314.05No con named by multiple reviewers
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Latest title quoted by the referenceMf 596 Info Reviews

Massey Ferguson 593, 596, and 4291: Configuration records

593
SpecificationSource figure
Engine
Fuel tank27.7 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission12-speed
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Power
PTO (claimed)77 hp
Engine (gross)89 hp
PTO (tested)85.87 hp
Mechanical
Final drivesplanetary
Hydraulics
Valves2 or 3
Pump flow17 gpm
Total flow25 gpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)4,199 lb
Power take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
Front tire10.00-16
2WD Rear tire18.4-30
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Engine Detail
Displacement268.6 cu in
Bore/Stroke4.134x5.00 in / 105 x 127 mm
Rated RPM2200
Starter volts12
Air cleanerdual paper elements
Power (gross)89 hp
Compression18.2:1
Dimensions and weight
Length142.8 in (2WD)
Width83.7 in
Ground clearance13.8 in
Rear tread64 to 88.1 in / 162 to 223 cm
2WD Front tread54.7 to 78.3 in / 138 to 198 cm
4WD Front tread66.1 to 83.5 in / 167 to 212 cm
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
Weight
2WD ROPS Shipping6,812 lb
4WD ROPS Shipping7,275 lb
2WD cab Shipping7,562 lb
4WD cab Shipping8,025 lb
4WD ROPS Operating7,435 lb
Height
LP101.5 in
ROPS100.5 in
Cab106.5 in
Additional specifications
EnginePerkins 4.4L 4-cyl diesel
Clutch330mm dry disc
MechanicalTwo- or four-wheel drive; Power steering; Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes; Two-post foldable ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning
Typeopen center
Weight
Lower
6812 lb
Upper
8025 lb
Engine DetailPerkins 1104C-44T; turbocharged diesel; 4-cylinder
2WD Wheelbase90.2 in
4WD Wheelbase93.7 in

Source

596
SpecificationSource figure
Engine
Fuel tank27.7 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission12-speed
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Power
PTO (claimed)85 hp
Engine (gross)99 hp
PTO (tested)91.66 hp
Mechanical
Final drivesplanetary
Hydraulics
Valves2 or 3
Pump flow17 gpm
Total flow25 gpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)4,199 lb
Power take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
Front tire10.00-16
2WD Rear tire18.4-30
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Engine Detail
Displacement268.6 cu in
Bore/Stroke4.134x5.00 in / 105 x 127 mm
Rated RPM2200
Starter volts12
Air cleanerdual paper elements
Power (gross)99 hp
Compression18.2:1
Dimensions and weight
Length142.8 in (2WD)
Width83.7 in
Ground clearance13.8 in
Rear tread64 to 88.1 in / 162 to 223 cm
2WD Front tread54.7 to 78.3 in / 138 to 198 cm
4WD Front tread66.1 to 83.5 in / 167 to 212 cm
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
Weight
2WD ROPS Shipping6,812 lb
4WD ROPS Shipping7,275 lb
2WD cab Shipping7,562 lb
4WD cab Shipping8,025 lb
4WD ROPS Operating8,385 lb
Height
LP101.5 in
ROPS100.5 in
Cab106.5 in
Additional specifications
EnginePerkins 4.4L 4-cyl diesel
Clutch330mm dry disc
MechanicalTwo- or four-wheel drive; Power steering; Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes; Two-post foldable ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning
Typeopen center
Weight
Lower
6812 lb
Upper
8385 lb
Engine DetailPerkins 1104C-44T; turbocharged diesel; 4-cylinder
2WD Wheelbase90.2 in
4WD Wheelbase93.7 in

Source

4291
SpecificationSource figure
Transmission and speeds
Transmission12-speed gear
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Power
PTO (claimed)88 hp
Mechanical
Differential lockmechanical rear
Final drivesplanetary
Hydraulics
Pressure2,466 psi
Valves2 or 3
Pump flow15.9 gpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Power take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@1900
Dimensions & Tires
Front tire9.00-16
Rear tire18.4-34
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Battery volts12
ROPS Charging amps55
Cab Charging amps120
Engine Detail
Displacement268.6 cu in
Bore/Stroke4.134x5.00 in / 105 x 127 mm
Rated RPM2200
Torque306 lb-ft
Torque RPM1400
Starterelectric
Starter volts12
Oil capacity8.5 qts
Dimensions and weight
Ground clearance15 in
Height104.3 in
Rear tread55.9 to 91.7 in / 141 to 232 cm
2WD Length160.2 in
4WD Length168.1 in
2WD Weight10,957 lb
4WD Weight12,006 lb
Capacity
Hydraulic system11.9 gal
ROPS Fuel25.1 gal
Cab Fuel38.3 gal
Tires
Standard tires (ag)Front: 9.00-16 Rear: 18.4-34
Additional specifications
EnginePerkins 4.4L 4-cyl diesel
Typegear
Clutchdry disc
MechanicalTwo- or four-wheel drive; Power steering; Hydraulic wet disc brakes; Two-post fixed ROPS. Cab optional
Capacity11.9 gal
Wheelbase93.7 in
Weight
Lower
10957 lb
Upper
12006 lb
Power100 hp
Engine DetailPerkins 1104C-44T; turbocharged diesel; 4-cylinder
SpeedsWith 18.4-34 rear tires

Source

Compare Massey Ferguson 593, 596, 4291
Engine
Specification5935964291
EnginePerkins 4.4L 4-cyl dieselPerkins 4.4L 4-cyl dieselPerkins 4.4L 4-cyl diesel
Transmission and speeds
Specification5935964291
Transmission12-speed12-speed12-speed gear
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse12 forward and 4 reverse12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch330mm dry disc330mm dry discdry disc
Power
Specification5935964291
PTO (claimed)77 hp85 hp88 hp
Mechanical
Specification5935964291
Final drivesplanetaryplanetaryplanetary
MechanicalTwo- or four-wheel drive; Power steering; Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes; Two-post foldable ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioningTwo- or four-wheel drive; Power steering; Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes; Two-post foldable ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioningTwo- or four-wheel drive; Power steering; Hydraulic wet disc brakes; Two-post fixed ROPS. Cab optional
Hydraulics
Specification5935964291
Valves2 or 32 or 32 or 3
Pump flow17 gpm17 gpm15.9 gpm
Tractor hitch
Specification5935964291
Rear TypeIIIIII
Power take-off (PTO)
Specification5935964291
Rear PTOindependentindependentindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000540/1000540/1000 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Specification5935964291
Weight
Lower
6812 lb
Upper
8025 lb
Lower
6812 lb
Upper
8385 lb
Lower
10957 lb
Upper
12006 lb
Front tire10.00-1610.00-169.00-16
Electrical
Specification5935964291
Groundnegativenegativenegative
Battery volts121212
Engine Detail
Specification5935964291
Displacement268.6 cu in268.6 cu in268.6 cu in
Bore/Stroke4.134x5.00 in / 105 x 127 mm4.134x5.00 in / 105 x 127 mm4.134x5.00 in / 105 x 127 mm
Rated RPM220022002200
Starter volts121212
Engine DetailPerkins 1104C-44T; turbocharged diesel; 4-cylinderPerkins 1104C-44T; turbocharged diesel; 4-cylinderPerkins 1104C-44T; turbocharged diesel; 4-cylinder
Dimensions and weight
Specification5935964291
Ground clearance13.8 in13.8 in15 in
Rear tread64 to 88.1 in / 162 to 223 cm64 to 88.1 in / 162 to 223 cm55.9 to 91.7 in / 141 to 232 cm

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