Compare/Massey Ferguson 298 vs Massey Ferguson 5420

Massey Ferguson 298 vs Massey Ferguson 5420

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 298 vs Massey Ferguson 5420

The Massey Ferguson 298 and the Massey Ferguson 5420 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 5420 is the lighter machine (3,800 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 5420 holds more fuel (129.8 L vs 99.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 5420 is the newer design (2011 vs 1983). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 298 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 5420 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

80 hp

79 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

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

standardReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

99.9 LReference

129.8 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

51.1 kWReference

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Displacement

5.2 LReference

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 127 mmReference

105 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

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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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58.9 kWReference

Power

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58.9 kWReference

Maximum Power

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60.4 kWReference

Torque

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305.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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102.1 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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4.13x5.00 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

Multi-PowerReference

Dyna-4Reference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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Dyna-4 - 16F and 16RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

58.2 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

59.3 kWReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

four-speed power shiftReference

Valves

2 to 3Reference

2 to 4Reference

Total flow

64.3 lpmReference

90.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

2013 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

55.4 kWReference

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Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Pump flow

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99.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

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32.2 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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4300 kgReference

Front lift

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2500 kgReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2000Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

243 cmReference

246 cmReference

Weight

6979 to 7970 poundsReference

3800 kgReference

Front tire

9.5L-15Reference

11.2R24Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

16.9R30Reference

Ag front

10.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-38Reference

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Length

407 cmReference

422 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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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2R24. Rear: 16.9R30Reference

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

Massey Ferguson 5420 Height

Cab

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266 cmReference

General

Make & Model

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Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Capacities

Capacity

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268.5 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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81 hpReference

Rated Power

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79 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,000@2,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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23.8 gpmReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves

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2 to 4Reference

Steering & Implements flow

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8.5 gpm (26.4 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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4,300.1 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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275.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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422.1 cmReference

Overall weight

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3,800.2 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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16.9R30Reference

Front Wheel Type

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11.2R24Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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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.