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Massey Ferguson 398 vs Massey Ferguson 5708
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 398 vs Massey Ferguson 5708
The Massey Ferguson 398 and the Massey Ferguson 5708 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 85 hp. Massey Ferguson 5708 is the lighter machine (4,070 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 5708 is the newer design (2017 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 Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference
Three forward gears plus one reverse in two ranges. Multi-Power provides two-speed power shift at each gear.Reference
Four power-shift gears in four ranges with power shuttle.Reference
Engine
Engine
68.6 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
Displacement
3.9 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 127 mmReference
108 x 120 mmReference
Power
68.6 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
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Compression
15.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2000Reference
Idle RPM
750-2310Reference
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Torque
349.8 NmReference
347.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1500Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
7.7 LReference
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Coolant capacity
15.5 LReference
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Fuel tank
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160.1 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
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18.2 LReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
Multi-PowerReference
Dyna-4Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
63.4 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
43.5 LReference
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Type
two-speed power shiftReference
four-speed power shiftReference
Capacity
43.5 LReference
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Pressure
206.8 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
2Reference
2 or 3Reference
Pump flow
36.0 lpmReference
99.9 lpmReference
Total flow
63.6 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear lift
1968 kgReference
4300 kgReference
Rear lift (at ends)
3678 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Steering flow
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32.2 lpmReference
Clutch
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1000:2000Reference
Capacities
ROPS Fuel
107.9 LReference
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Cab Fuel
126.0 LReference
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Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
213 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
234 cmReference
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Weight
6405 to 7910 poundsReference
4070 kgReference
Front tire
9.5L-15Reference
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Rear tire
18.4-26Reference
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Ag front
9.5L-15Reference
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Ag rear
18.4-26Reference
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2WD Length
371 cmReference
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4WD Length
400 cmReference
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Width
197 cmReference
182 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
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Wheelbase
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232 cmReference
Length
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419 cmReference
Height (cab)
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276 cmReference
Ground clearance
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51 cmReference
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
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
45Reference
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Battery CCA
540 (1x)Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Massey Ferguson 398 Height
ROPS
254 cmReference
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Cab
264 cmReference
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Exhaust
255 cmReference
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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.