Compare/Massey Ferguson 298 vs Massey Ferguson 5611

Massey Ferguson 298 vs Massey Ferguson 5611

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 298 vs Massey Ferguson 5611

The Massey Ferguson 298 and the Massey Ferguson 5611 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 8,929 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 5611 holds more fuel (185.5 L vs 99.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 5611 is the newer design (2013 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

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

full locking electro-hydraulicReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Final drives

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internal planetaryReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulic (optional)Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

99.9 LReference

185.5 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

51.1 kWReference

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Displacement

5.2 LReference

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 127 mmReference

108 x 120 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dual stage dryReference

Pre-heating

block heater (optional)Reference

intake heaterReference

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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25.0 LReference

Engine

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78.3 kWReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Power

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78.3 kWReference

Maximum Power

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82.0 kWReference

Fuel system

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high pressure common rail direct injectionReference

Idle RPM

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850-2402Reference

Torque

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634.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

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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Interim Tier IV selective catalytic reductionReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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212.3 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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4.25x4.72 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

32 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

Multi-PowerReference

Dyna-4Reference

Oil capacity

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73.8 LReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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Dyna-4 - 16 F and 16R | Creeper - 32 F and 32RReference

Wheel Drive

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2 WD | 4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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internal planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

58.2 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)

59.3 kWReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

creeperReference

Valves

2 to 3Reference

2 to 4Reference

Total flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

2013 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/540E/1000 (1.375)Reference

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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98.4 lpmReference

Control

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electronic lower link draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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5193 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3889 kgReference

Front Hitch

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II (optional)Reference

Front lift (at ends)

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2494 kgReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1560Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

243 cmReference

255 cmReference

Weight

6979 to 7970 poundsReference

4799 kgReference

Front tire

9.5L-15Reference

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Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

16.9R38Reference

Ag front

10.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-38Reference

16.9R38Reference

Length

407 cmReference

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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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Height (cab)

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283 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

Charging amps

32Reference

175 (optional)Reference

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 5611 attachments

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

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Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Rear Axle Type

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FlangeReference

Capacities

Capacity

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269 ciReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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25 LReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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16 valvesReference

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 maximum lift capacity

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5,193.6 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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electronic lower link draft controlReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category II (optional)Reference

Power

Max Power

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110 hpReference

Rated Power

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105 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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540/540E rpmReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,000@1,560 rpmReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Hydraulic Wet Disk BrakesReference

Steering type

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Hydrostatic PowerReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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283.2 cmReference

Overall weight

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4,799.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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16.9R38Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

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.