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Massey Ferguson 298 vs Massey Ferguson 583
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 298 vs Massey Ferguson 583
The Massey Ferguson 298 and the Massey Ferguson 583 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 80 hp. Massey Ferguson 583 is the lighter machine (5,578 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 583 is the newer design (2006 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
PTO performanceReference
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
hydrostatic powerReference
Final drives
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planetaryReference
Engine
Fuel tank
99.9 LReference
104.9 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
18.2:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
59.1 kWReference
54.9 kWReference
Max power
49.3 kWReference
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ROPS Fuel tank
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99.9 LReference
Cab Fuel tank
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104.8 LReference
Engine (gross)
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59.7 kWReference
Power (gross)
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59.7 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
Bore and stroke
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4.134x5.00 inchesReference
Compression ratio
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18.2:1Reference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
Multi-PowerReference
partial synchReference
Clutch
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305mm dry discReference
Transmission Type
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GearReference
Wheel Drive
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4WDReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
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planetaryReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
58.2 kWReference
52.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
59.3 kWReference
54.9 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
open centerReference
Valves
2 to 3Reference
2 or 3Reference
Total flow
64.3 lpmReference
85.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear lift
2013 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independent (optional, standard with cab)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
55.4 kWReference
50.0 kWReference
Pump flow
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54.9 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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1790 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
243 cmReference
229 cmReference
Weight
6979 to 7970 poundsReference
5578 to 7319 poundsReference
Front tire
9.5L-15Reference
9.5L-15Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
16.9-30Reference
Ag front
10.00-16Reference
9.5L-15Reference
Ag rear
16.9-38Reference
16.9-30Reference
Length
407 cmReference
343 cmReference
Width
200 cmReference
199 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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Ground clearance
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27 cmReference
2WD ROPS Shipping
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2530 kgReference
4WD ROPS Shipping
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2859 kgReference
2WD cab Shipping
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2990 kgReference
4WD cab Shipping
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3319 kgReference
2WD ROPS Operating
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2721 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
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Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Test results
Fuel use
20.1 l/hourReference
16.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
3929 kgReference
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Speeds
Variants
583LP
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low-profileReference
Massey Ferguson 583 Height
General
Make & Model
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Massey FergusonReference
Rollover protective structure
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Two-post folding ROPS.Reference
Country of manufacturer
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BrazilReference
Capacities
Capacity
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268.6 ciReference
Power
Max Power
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80 hpReference
PTO
PTO Power
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70 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
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540 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
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Wet disc brakesReference
Steering type
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hydrostatic powerReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
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22.5 gpmReference
Hydraulics Type
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open centerReference
Remote Valves
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2 or 3 ValvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category IIReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over ROPS
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260.1 cmReference
Height Over Cab
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267 cmReference
Overall Length
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358.9 cmReference
Overall Width
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200.9 cmReference
Overall weight
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2,859.9 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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16.9-30Reference
Front Wheel Type
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9.5L-15Reference
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.