Compare/Massey Ferguson 298 vs Massey Ferguson 3340

Massey Ferguson 298 vs Massey Ferguson 3340

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 298 vs Massey Ferguson 3340

The Massey Ferguson 298 and the Massey Ferguson 3340 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 298 leads on rated power with 80 hp against 79 hp. Massey Ferguson 3340 is the lighter machine (4,740 kg vs 6,979 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 298 holds more fuel (99.9 L vs 45.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 3340 is the newer design (2001 vs 1983). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 298 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 3340 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

80 hp

79 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$26,000 (1986)Reference

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Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

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Differential lock

foot pedal standardReference

hydraulic front and rearReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Trailer brakes

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hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

99.9 LReference

73.1 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

51.1 kWReference

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Displacement

5.2 LReference

4.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 127 mmReference

103 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Pre-heating

block heater (optional)Reference

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Compression

17.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

59.1 kWReference

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Max power

49.3 kWReference

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Engine

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59.0 kWReference

Emissions

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Stage 1Reference

Power

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59.0 kWReference

Torque

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282.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

36 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

Multi-PowerReference

TripleshiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

58.2 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

59.3 kWReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

power shiftReference

Valves

2 to 3Reference

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Total flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Rear lift

2013 kgReference

2600 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

55.4 kWReference

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Pressure

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180.0 barReference

Rear valves

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2 or 3Reference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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57.9 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Front lift

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1500 kgReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2043Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

243 cmReference

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Weight

6979 to 7970 poundsReference

4740 to 5512 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5L-15Reference

6.50R16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

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Ag front

10.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-38Reference

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Length

407 cmReference

385 cmReference

Width

200 cmReference

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Front tread

144 to 195 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 243 cmReference

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Shipping

3165 kgReference

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Operating

3615 kgReference

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Ballasted

5007 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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208 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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210 cmReference

3340V 4WD Rear tire

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11.2R28Reference

3340V 4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.50R16. Rear: 11.2R28Reference

3340S 2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50R16. Rear: 13.6R28Reference

3340S 4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50R20. Rear: 13.6R28Reference

3340F 2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50R16. Rear: 13.6R28Reference

3340F 4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.25R16. Rear: 13.6R28Reference

3340GE 2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.00R16. Rear: 320/70R24Reference

3340GE 4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 240/70R16. Rear: 320/70R24Reference

3340V Width

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100 cmReference

3340S Width

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119 cmReference

3340F Width

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139 cmReference

3340FE Width

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139 cmReference

3340GE Width

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128 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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2150 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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2349 kgReference

2WD Cab

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2300 kgReference

4WD Cab

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2500 kgReference

Steering wheel

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124 cmReference

298 Serial Numbers

1983

702586Reference

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1984

703062Reference

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1985

703760Reference

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1986

704095Reference

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Location:

Instrument panel on right sideReference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

32Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Test results

Fuel use

20.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3929 kgReference

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Speeds

Massey Ferguson 3340 Height

ROPS

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219 cmReference

Cab

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216 cmReference

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.