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Massey Ferguson 398 vs Massey Ferguson 4243
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 398 vs Massey Ferguson 4243
The Massey Ferguson 398 and the Massey Ferguson 4243 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 85 hp. Massey Ferguson 398 is the lighter machine (6,405 kg vs 6,914 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 4243 is the newer design (1998 vs 1987). 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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Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
85 hp
85 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Three forward gears plus one reverse in two ranges. Multi-Power provides two-speed power shift at each gear.Reference
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse in two ranges (low/high) two a two-speed synchronized hi-lo shift for each gear. Standard transmission on the cab-equipped 4233.Reference
Final drives
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outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine
68.6 kWReference
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Displacement
3.9 LReference
4.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 127 mmReference
100 x 127 mmReference
Power
68.6 kWReference
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Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
15.5:1Reference
17.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Idle RPM
750-2310Reference
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Torque
349.8 NmReference
310.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1500Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
7.7 LReference
6.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
15.5 LReference
17.5 LReference
Engine (net)
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63.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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47.1 kWReference
Power (net)
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63.4 kWReference
Max power
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47.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
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54.5 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
Multi-PowerReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
63.4 kWReference
55.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
43.5 LReference
50.0 LReference
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
synchronized shuttleReference
Capacity
43.5 LReference
50.0 LReference
Pressure
206.8 barReference
210.0 barReference
Valves
2Reference
2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
36.0 lpmReference
37.9 lpmReference
Total flow
63.6 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift
1968 kgReference
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Rear lift (at ends)
3678 kgReference
2260 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
PTO (tested)
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56.1 kWReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
Engine RPM
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1000@2000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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55.8 kWReference
Capacities
ROPS Fuel
107.9 LReference
110.1 LReference
Cab Fuel
126.0 LReference
127.2 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
213 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
234 cmReference
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Weight
6405 to 7910 poundsReference
6914 to 8287 poundsReference
Front tire
9.5L-15Reference
7.5L-15Reference
Rear tire
18.4-26Reference
18.4-30Reference
Ag front
9.5L-15Reference
7.5L-15Reference
Ag rear
18.4-26Reference
18.4-30Reference
2WD Length
371 cmReference
403 cmReference
4WD Length
400 cmReference
406 cmReference
Width
197 cmReference
200 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
57 cmReference
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4WD Clearance (front axle)
42 cmReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
30 cmReference
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2WD ROPS
2905 kgReference
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4WD ROPS
3182 kgReference
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2WD Cab
3356 kgReference
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4WD Cab
3587 kgReference
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Steering wheel
179 cmReference
170 cmReference
Wheelbase
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236 cmReference
Ground clearance
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35 cmReference
Front axle
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4WDReference
2WD Front tread
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144 to 195 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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139 to 190 cmReference
Rear tread
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152 to 213 cmReference
Max rear axle
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4536 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 398 attachments
398 Serial Number Location
398 Serial Numbers
1986
U01001Reference
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1987
V01001Reference
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1988
N01001Reference
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1989
P01001Reference
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1990
R01001Reference
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1991
S01001Reference
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1992
A01001Reference
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1993
B01001Reference
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1994
C01001Reference
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1995
D01001Reference
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1996
E01001Reference
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1997
F01001Reference
F01001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
45Reference
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Battery CCA
540 (1x)Reference
590Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
ROPS Charging amps
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45Reference
Cab Charging amps
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70Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Massey Ferguson 398 Height
ROPS
254 cmReference
261 cmReference
Cab
264 cmReference
261 cmReference
Exhaust
255 cmReference
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Test results
Fuel use
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19.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
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4059 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 4243 attachments
4243 Serial Numbers
1998
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G01001Reference
1999
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H01001Reference
Massey Ferguson 4243 Height
Height (Folded ROPS)
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203 cmReference
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.