Compare/Custom 96 vs Custom 98

Custom 96 vs Custom 98

Verdict: Custom 96 vs Custom 98

The Custom 96 and the Custom 98 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Custom 98 leads on rated power with 62 hp against 56 hp. In short: choose the Custom 98 for outright pulling power, or the Custom 96 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Custom

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Custom

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

56 hp

62 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CustomReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 14-30 rear tires.Reference

Engine

41.8 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Displacement

3.8 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 117 mmReference

87 x 114 mmReference

Power

41.8 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Compression

6.7:1Reference

6.6:1Reference

Rated RPM

1800Reference

Torque

206.1 NmReference

226.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

1200Reference

Plows

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3-4 (14-inch)Reference

Firing order

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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Variants

98R

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tricycle frontReference

98W

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wide frontReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

98W Wheelbase

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237 cmReference

98R Wheelbase

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238 cmReference

Weight

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4436 to 4696 poundsReference

Front tire

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6-16Reference

98W Rear tire

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14-30Reference

98W Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-16. Rear: 14-30Reference

98R Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-16. Rear: 12-38Reference

98W Length

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348 cmReference

98R Length

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353 cmReference

98W Height

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198 cmReference

98R Height

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203 cmReference

98W Shipping weight

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2130 kgReference

98W Ground clearance

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43 cmReference

98R Ground clearance

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63 cmReference

98R Front tread

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20 to 35 cmReference

98W Front tread

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140 to 156 cmReference

98R Rear tread

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142 to 213 cmReference

98W Rear tread

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168 to 199 cmReference

Capacities

Diameter

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27 cmReference

Width

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19 cmReference

RPM

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1011Reference

Speed

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887.27 meters/minReference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.