Massey Ferguson 398 Specs ( 1987-1991 )
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Coventry, England |
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| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
| Original price | $27,400 (1988 2WD ) |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 28.5 gal (107.9 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.00 inches (98 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 15.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 16.4 qts (15.5 L) |
| Description | Perkins AT4.236 / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 236 ci (3.9 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Idle RPM | 750-2420 |
| Oil capacity | 8.1 qts (7.7 L) |
| Power | 89 hp (66.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft (349.8 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 66.8 hp (49.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 82 hp (61.1 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 80.3 hp (59.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse |
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| Transmission | Multi-Power |
| Type | synchromesh / two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed synchromesh / 12-speed two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed synchromesh / 12-speed two-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 3000 psi (206.8 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 7.2 gpm (linkage pump) (27.3 lpm) |
| Total flow | 16.8 gpm (63.6 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| 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) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 420 (2x) |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 45 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 22.8 inches (57 cm) |
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| 2WD Length | 146.1 inches (371 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 7047 lbs (3196 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 84.1 inches (213 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 16.9 inches (42 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 157.6 inches (400 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 7648 lbs (3469 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 92.5 inches (234 cm) |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 12 inches (30 cm) |
| Width | 77.7 inches (197 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 84.1 inches (213 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 92.5 inches (234 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-18 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-34 (2WD) |
| Weight | 7047 to 7648 pounds |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-34 (2WD) |
398 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor, near the brake pedals. |
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398 Serial Numbers
| 1986 | U01001 |
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| 1987 | V01001 |
| 1988 | N01001 |
| 1989 | P01001 |
| 1990 | R01001 |
| 1991 | S01001 |
| 1992 | A01001 |
| 1993 | B01001 |
| 1994 | C01001 |
| 1995 | D01001 |
| 1996 | E01001 |
| 1997 | F01001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Massey Ferguson 398 Height
| Cab | 99.6 inches (LoLine) (252 cm) |
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| Exhaust | 100.4 inches (255 cm) |
| ROPS | 100 inches (254 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 70.7 inches (179 cm) |
OCED Tractor Test 1109
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 2WDJuly 1987 - August 1987, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1109 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 2HL used for power test. / Gear 3LH used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 4.9 gal/hour (18.5 l/hour) / 4.4 gal/hour (16.7 l/hour) / 4.9 gal/hour (18.5 l/hour) |
| Max power | 66.8 hp (49.8 kW) |
| Max pull | 5530 lbs (2508 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 80.3 hp (59.9 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 76.4 hp (57.0 kW) |
OCED Tractor Test 1110
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 4WDJuly 1987 - August 1987, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1110 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 1HL used for power test. / Gear 3LL used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 4.9 gal/hour (18.5 l/hour) / 4.4 gal/hour (16.7 l/hour) / 5.0 gal/hour (18.9 l/hour) |
| Max power | 64.9 hp (48.4 kW) |
| Max pull | 7575 lbs (3436 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 80.3 hp (59.9 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 76.4 hp (57.0 kW) |
References
| Description | 300 published in 1986, by Massey Ferguson / 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 |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | OECD 1109: diesel 12-speed 2WD / OECD 1110: diesel 12-speed 4WD |
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