Massey Ferguson 298 Specifications - Massey Ferguson 298 Specs

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1983 - 1986
Previous model: Massey Ferguson 285
Next model: Massey Ferguson 398
Series back: Massey Ferguson 290
Production
Manufacturer: Massey Ferguson
Factory: Coventry, England
Original price (USD): $26,000 (1986)
Capacity
Fuel: 26.4 gal [99.9 L]
3-Point Hitch
Rear Type: II
Rear lift: 4,440 lbs [2013 kg]
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase: 96 inches [243 cm]
Weight: 6979 to 11040 pounds
Front tire: 9.5L-15
Rear tire: 18.4-34
298 Serial Numbers
Location: Instrument panel on right side
Massey Ferguson 298 Power
PTO (claimed): 78 hp [58.2 kW]
Drawbar (tested): 68.49 hp [51.1 kW]
PTO (tested): 79.54 hp [59.3 kW]
Mechanical
Chassis: 4x2 2WD, 4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
Differential lock: foot pedal standard
Steering: hydrostatic power
Brakes: differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab: ROPS canopy optional.
Hydraulics
Type: open
Valves: 2 to 3
Total flow: 17 gpm [64.3 lpm]
Electrical
Charging system: alternator
Charging amps: 32
Battery
Number: 2
Volts: 12
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Bore/Stroke: 4.50x5.00 inches [114 x 127 mm]
Air cleaner: dual dry element
Pre-heating: ether (optional), block heater (optional)
Compression: 17.5:1
Rated RPM: 2000
Starter volts: 12
Engine Detail
Perkins AD4.318, diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 318 ci [5.2 L]
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Speeds: With 18.4x34 rear tires.
Transmission
Gears: 8 forward and 2 reverse
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Previous model: Massey Ferguson 285
Next model: Massey Ferguson 398
Series back: Massey Ferguson 290
Dimensions
Weight (shipping): 6,979 lbs [3165 kg]
Weight (operating): 7,970 lbs [3615 kg]
Weight (ballasted): 11,040 lbs [5007 kg]
Wheelbase: 96 inches [243 cm]
Length: 160.5 inches [407 cm]
Width: 79 inches [200 cm]
Front tread: 57 to 77 inches [144 to 195 cm]
Rear tread: 60 to 96 inches [152 to 243 cm]
Massey Ferguson 298 Tires
Ag front: 9.5L-15, 7.50-16, 10.00-16
Ag rear: 18.4-34, 16.9-38