Compare/Massey Ferguson 298 vs Massey Ferguson 4610M

Massey Ferguson 298 vs Massey Ferguson 4610M

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 298 vs Massey Ferguson 4610M

The Massey Ferguson 298 and the Massey Ferguson 4610M are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 80 hp. Massey Ferguson 4610M is the lighter machine (6,845 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 4610M holds more fuel (114.7 L vs 99.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 4610M is the newer design (2016 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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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

80 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

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

Six synchronized gears in two ranges.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

mechnical rearReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Final drives

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internal planetaryReference

Engine

Fuel tank

99.9 LReference

114.7 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

51.1 kWReference

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Displacement

5.2 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 127 mmReference

108 x 120 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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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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15.9 LReference

Engine

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73.8 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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diesel exhaust fluid with diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) (DEF)Reference

Power

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73.8 kWReference

Maximum Power

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75.3 kWReference

Fuel system

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high-pressure common railReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

18 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

Multi-PowerReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

58.2 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)

59.3 kWReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

partially synchronizedReference

Valves

2 to 3Reference

1 to 3Reference

Total flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

2013 kgReference

1999 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

55.4 kWReference

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Pump flow

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66.2 lpmReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

243 cmReference

228 cmReference

Weight

6979 to 7970 poundsReference

6845 to 7253 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5L-15Reference

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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

389 cmReference

Width

200 cmReference

204 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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Height (ROPS)

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270 cmReference

Height (cab)

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259 cmReference

4WD ROPS Weight

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3104 kgReference

4WD Cab Weight

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3289 kgReference

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

95Reference

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

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.