Compare/Massey Ferguson 2235 vs Massey Ferguson 698

Massey Ferguson 2235 vs Massey Ferguson 698

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 2235 vs Massey Ferguson 698

The Massey Ferguson 2235 and the Massey Ferguson 698 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 2235 leads on rated power with 80 hp against 79 hp. Massey Ferguson 698 is the lighter machine (4,508 kg vs 6,614 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 698 holds more fuel (145.0 L vs 67.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 2235 is the newer design (2002 vs 1983). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 2235 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 698 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

80 hp

79 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

The optional Speedshift provides a two-speed power shift to the standard transmission (24 gears with two-wheel drive). Also available with creeper.Reference

With 18.4-34 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

mechanical rearReference

Trailer brakes

hydraulicReference

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Final drives

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outboard planetaryReference

Engine

Fuel tank

99.9 LReference

145.0 LReference

Engine

59.7 kWReference

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Displacement

4.2 LReference

5.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

103 x 127 mmReference

114 x 127 mmReference

Power

59.7 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2000Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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49.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Power at rated engine speed

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58.8 kWReference

Max power

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49.1 kWReference

Transmission

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

open centerReference

Gears

30 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

SpeedshiftReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

180.0 barReference

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Pump flow

54.1 lpmReference

26.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

29.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

3400 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

304.8mm cerametallic dry discReference

330mm dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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58.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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58.8 kWReference

Valves

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2 or 3Reference

Total flow

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64.3 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2013 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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55.5 kWReference

Dimensions

4WD Wheelbase

215 cmReference

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Weight

6614 to 6834 poundsReference

4508 kgReference

Lawn/turf front

300/70R20Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

480/70R24Reference

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Length

402 cmReference

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Width

197 cmReference

205 cmReference

Height (cab)

243 cmReference

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2WD Weight

3000 kgReference

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4WD Weight

3099 kgReference

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4WD Ground clearance

39 cmReference

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Front tread

159 to 184 cmReference

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Rear tread

155 to 196 cmReference

152 to 243 cmReference

Wheelbase

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243 cmReference

Front tire

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7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

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18.4-34Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

2WD Ag rear

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10.00-16:16.9-38Reference

2WD Length

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408 cmReference

4WD Length

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411 cmReference

Operating weight

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4508 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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5499 kgReference

2WD Front tread

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144 to 195 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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162 to 193 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Test results

Fuel use

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17.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3949 kgReference

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.