Compare/Massey Ferguson 3640F vs Massey Ferguson 398

Massey Ferguson 3640F vs Massey Ferguson 398

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 3640F vs Massey Ferguson 398

The Massey Ferguson 3640F and the Massey Ferguson 398 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 398 leads on rated power with 85 hp against 84 hp. Massey Ferguson 3640F is the lighter machine (6,085 kg vs 6,405 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 3640F is the newer design (2011 vs 1987). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 398 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 3640F if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

84 hp

85 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Four gears in three ranges with two-speed power shift and power shuttle.Reference

Three forward gears plus one reverse in two ranges. Multi-Power provides two-speed power shift at each gear.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic rearReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Trailer brakes

hydraulicReference

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Variants

3640A

standardReference

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3640F

flexReference

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3640S

specialReference

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3640V

vineyardReference

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3640GE

ground effectReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

68.1 LReference

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Engine (gross)

62.6 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 120 mmReference

98 x 127 mmReference

Power (gross)

62.6 kWReference

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Fuel system

common rail direct injectionReference

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,200 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier II/IReference

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Bore and stroke

4.252x4.724 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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68.6 kWReference

Power

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68.6 kWReference

Compression

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15.5:1Reference

Idle RPM

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750-2310Reference

Torque

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349.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Oil capacity

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7.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

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15.5 LReference

Transmission

Type

power shuttleReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Gears

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

SpeedShiftReference

Multi-PowerReference

Transmission Type

Mechanical ShuttleReference

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Wheel Drive

2 WD | 4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

190.0 barReference

206.8 barReference

Rear valves

2 or 3Reference

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Mid valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

62.1 lpmReference

36.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Control

position and top-link draft controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2500 kgReference

3678 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discsReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1962Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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63.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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43.5 LReference

Valves

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2Reference

Total flow

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63.6 lpmReference

Rear lift

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1968 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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Weight

6085 to 6559 poundsReference

6405 to 7910 poundsReference

Front tire

6.50R16Reference

9.5L-15Reference

2WD Rear tire

320/85R28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.50R16. Rear: 320/85R28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50R20. Rear: 13.6R28Reference

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Length

398 cmReference

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Width

100 cmReference

197 cmReference

Height (cab)

225 cmReference

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4WD ROPS Weight

2760 kgReference

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4WD Cab Weight

2975 kgReference

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2WD Front tread

119 to 136 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

119 to 142 cmReference

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2WD Rear tread

114 to 164 cmReference

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4WD Rear tread

122 to 162 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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213 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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234 cmReference

Rear tire

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18.4-26Reference

Ag front

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9.5L-15Reference

Ag rear

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18.4-26Reference

2WD Length

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371 cmReference

4WD Length

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400 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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57 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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42 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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30 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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2905 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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3182 kgReference

2WD Cab

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3356 kgReference

4WD Cab

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3587 kgReference

Steering wheel

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179 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 3640F attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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45Reference

Battery CCA

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540 (1x)Reference

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

Massey FergusonReference

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SCV control

joystickReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPS.Reference

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Country of manufacturer

ItalyReference

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Capacities

Capacity

201 ciReference

43.5 LReference

ROPS Fuel

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107.9 LReference

Cab Fuel

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126.0 LReference

Power

Max Power

84 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Front PTO speed

1,000 @1,962 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

hydraulic wet discReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

16.4 gpmReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,756 psiReference

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Remote Valves

2 or 3 valvesReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category II/IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

2,500.2 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position and top-link draft controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

230.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

398.5 cmReference

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Overall Width

145 cmReference

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Overall weight

2,760.1 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

13.6R28Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

48.2 to 63.9 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

7.50R20Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

47.2 to 56.2 inchesReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Massey Ferguson 398 attachments

398 Serial Number Location

398 Serial Numbers

1986

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U01001Reference

1987

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V01001Reference

1988

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N01001Reference

1989

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P01001Reference

1990

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R01001Reference

1991

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S01001Reference

1992

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A01001Reference

1993

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B01001Reference

1994

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C01001Reference

1995

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D01001Reference

1996

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E01001Reference

1997

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F01001Reference

Massey Ferguson 398 Height

ROPS

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254 cmReference

Cab

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264 cmReference

Exhaust

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255 cmReference

Test results

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.