Compare/Massey Ferguson 298 vs Massey Ferguson 3445

Massey Ferguson 298 vs Massey Ferguson 3445

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 298 vs Massey Ferguson 3445

The Massey Ferguson 298 and the Massey Ferguson 3445 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 80 hp. Massey Ferguson 298 holds more fuel (99.9 L vs 73.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 3445 is the newer design (2005 vs 1983). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Rated power

80 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

Optional transmission.Reference

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

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

99.9 LReference

73.1 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

51.1 kWReference

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Displacement

5.2 LReference

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 127 mmReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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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67.1 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIReference

Power

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67.1 kWReference

Torque

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88.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

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2200Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,200 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier IIReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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29.6 kgReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

30 forward and 15 reverseReference

Transmission

Multi-PowerReference

Synch shuttle with creeperReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

58.2 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)

59.3 kWReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

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Valves

2 to 3Reference

2 mid optionalReference

Total flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

1/2Reference

Rear lift

2013 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/540E/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

55.4 kWReference

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Pressure

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180.0 barReference

Pump flow

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62.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

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25.0 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2600 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1599 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

243 cmReference

215 cmReference

Weight

6979 to 7970 poundsReference

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Front tire

9.5L-15Reference

280/70R16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

380/70R24Reference

Ag front

10.00-16Reference

240/70R16 (GE)Reference

Ag rear

16.9-38Reference

380/70R20 (GE)Reference

Length

407 cmReference

375 cmReference

Width

200 cmReference

143 cmReference

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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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

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

Variants

3445F

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fruitReference

3445GE

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ground effect low-profile modelReference

Massey Ferguson 3445 attachments

Massey Ferguson 3445 Height

General

Make & Model

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Massey FergusonReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post mid-mount foldable ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

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268.5 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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90 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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80 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Maximum operating pressure

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2,610 psiReference

Remote Valves

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2 to 3 rear | 2 mid optional valvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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6.6 gpm (16.4 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 1/2Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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2,600 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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119.9 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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213.6 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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216.9 cmReference

Overall Length

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375 cmReference

Overall Width

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143.3 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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380/70R24Reference

Front Wheel Type

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280/70R16Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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TRUEReference

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.