Compare/Massey Ferguson 4245 vs Massey Ferguson 98

Massey Ferguson 4245 vs Massey Ferguson 98

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 4245 vs Massey Ferguson 98

The Massey Ferguson 4245 and the Massey Ferguson 98 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 4245 leads on rated power with 85 hp against 84 hp. Massey Ferguson 98 is the lighter machine (6,804 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 4245 is the newer design (1998 vs 1960). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 4245 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 98 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

85 hp

84 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

OliverReference

Three gears (1-3) in three ranges (low, medium, high plus reverse) with a two-speed (low/high) push button power shift.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

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Distributor

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Massey FergusonReference

Engine

Engine (net)

63.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

47.1 kWReference

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Displacement

4.0 LReference

3.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 127 mmReference

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Power (net)

63.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

17.3:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

1675Reference

Torque

310.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1500Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

6.5 LReference

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Coolant capacity

17.5 LReference

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Max power

47.1 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

54.5 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

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45.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

SpeedshiftReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

55.9 kWReference

62.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)

56.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

50.0 LReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

gearReference

Capacity

50.0 LReference

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Pressure

210.0 barReference

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Valves

2 to 4Reference

1Reference

Pump flow

65.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

2385 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2000Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

55.8 kWReference

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Capacities

Cab Fuel

127.2 LReference

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ROPS Fuel

110.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

236 cmReference

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Weight

6914 to 8287 poundsReference

6804 kgReference

Front tire

7.5L-15Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

15-34Reference

Ag front

7.5L-15Reference

7.50-18Reference

Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

15-34Reference

2WD Length

403 cmReference

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4WD Length

406 cmReference

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Width

200 cmReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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Front axle

4WDReference

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2WD Front tread

144 to 195 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

139 to 190 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 213 cmReference

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Operating

3730 kgReference

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Max rear axle

4536 kgReference

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Steering wheel

185 cmReference

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Operating weight

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6804 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 4245 attachments

4245 Serial Numbers

1997

F01001Reference

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1998

G01001Reference

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1999

H01001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

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Cab Charging amps

70Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

590Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Massey Ferguson 4245 Height

ROPS

261 cmReference

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Height (Folded ROPS)

203 cmReference

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Cab

261 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

19.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

4059 kgReference

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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.