Massey Ferguson 298 Specs ( 1983-1986 )
Production
| Description | Built in Coventry, England |
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| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
| Original price | $26,000 (1986) |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 5.2L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 26.4 gal (99.9 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.50x5.00 inches (114 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 17.5:1 |
| Description | Perkins AD4.318 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 318 ci (5.2 L) |
| Pre-heating | ether (optional) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 68.49 hp (51.1 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 78 hp (58.2 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 79.54 hp (59.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear. |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission | Multi-Power |
| Type | partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 12-speed partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 12-speed partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Description | Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes / ROPS canopy optional. |
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| Differential lock | foot pedal standard |
| Drive | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Total flow | 17 gpm (64.3 lpm) |
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| Type | open |
| Valves | 2 to 3 |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 4,440 lbs (2013 kg) |
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| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 32 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 57 to 77 inches (144 to 195 cm) |
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| Length | 160.5 inches (407 cm) |
| Rear tread | 60 to 96 inches (152 to 243 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Width | 79 inches (200 cm) |
| Front tire | 9.5L-15 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
| Weight | 6979 to 7970 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Ag front | 9.5L-15 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
298 Serial Numbers
| 1983 | 702586 |
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| 1984 | 703062 |
| 1985 | 703760 |
| 1986 | 704095 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Instrument panel on right side |
Massey Ferguson 298 Weight
| Ballasted | 11,040 lbs (5007 kg) |
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| Operating | 7,970 lbs (3615 kg) |
| Shipping | 6,979 lbs (3165 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1523
| Description | Diesel 8-speed 2WDMay 16 - June 1, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1523 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 1H used for power test. / Gear 2L used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 5.1 gal/hour (19.3 l/hour) / 4.5 gal/hour (17.0 l/hour) / 5.1 gal/hour (19.3 l/hour) |
| Max power | 68.49 hp (51.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 8,712 lbs (3951 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 79.54 hp (59.3 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 73.66 hp (54.9 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1524
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 2WDMay 12 - 28, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1524 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 1HL used for power test. / Gear 1HL used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 5.4 gal/hour (20.4 l/hour) / 4.7 gal/hour (17.8 l/hour) / 5.3 gal/hour (20.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 66.12 hp (49.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 8,663 lbs (3929 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 79.26 hp (59.1 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 74.25 hp (55.4 kW) |
References
| Description | 200 Series published in 1983, by Massey Ferguson |
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Speeds
| Description | With 18.4x34 rear tires. |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 1523: diesel 8-speed 2WD / NTTL 1524: diesel 12-speed 2WD |
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