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Massey Ferguson 298 vs Massey Ferguson 5455
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 298 vs Massey Ferguson 5455
The Massey Ferguson 298 and the Massey Ferguson 5455 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 is the lighter machine (6,979 kg vs 8,675 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 5455 holds more fuel (151.4 L vs 99.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 5455 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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Fit & specs
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
80 hp
80 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear.Reference
Gear 2TD used for pull test.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
electro-hydraulic rearReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
99.9 LReference
201.4 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
51.1 kWReference
49.8 kWReference
Displacement
5.2 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dual paper elementsReference
Pre-heating
block heater (optional)Reference
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Compression
17.5:1Reference
17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
59.1 kWReference
59.8 kWReference
Max power
49.3 kWReference
49.8 kWReference
Engine
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70.8 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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50.0 kWReference
Emissions
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Tier IIReference
Power
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70.8 kWReference
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
Bore and stroke
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4.134x5.00 inchesReference
Compression ratio
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17.5:1Reference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooled verticalReference
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
Clutch
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wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
58.2 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
PTO (tested)
59.3 kWReference
61.6 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
closedReference
Valves
2 to 3Reference
2 to 4Reference
Total flow
64.3 lpmReference
109.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear lift
2013 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540E/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
55.4 kWReference
61.5 kWReference
Pressure
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200.0 barReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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3175 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
243 cmReference
246 cmReference
Weight
6979 to 7970 poundsReference
8675 to 9305 poundsReference
Front tire
9.5L-15Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
18.4R38Reference
Ag front
10.00-16Reference
14.9R28 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
16.9-38Reference
18.4R38Reference
Length
407 cmReference
420 cmReference
Width
200 cmReference
201 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
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275 cmReference
2WD Operating weight
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3934 kgReference
4WD Operating weight
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4220 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
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Charging amps
32Reference
80Reference
Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery CCA
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505Reference
Total cold cranking amps
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505 CCAReference
Test results
Fuel use
20.1 l/hourReference
20.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
3929 kgReference
3957 kgReference
Speeds
Massey Ferguson 5455 attachments
Attachment overview
General
Make & Model
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Massey FergusonReference
SCV control
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JoystickReference
Country of manufacturer
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franceReference
Capacities
Capacity
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268 ciReference
Power
Rated Power
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105 hpReference
PTO
PTO Power
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85 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 disc brakesReference
Steering type
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Power steeringReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
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open center | closed optReference
Maximum operating pressure
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2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves
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2 to 4 valvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category IIReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
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electronic draft controlReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Length
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426 cmReference
Overall Width
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255 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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18.4R38Reference
Front Wheel Type
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10.00-16Reference
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.