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Tractor · 1983Unverified

Massey Ferguson 298

Name: Massey Ferguson 298
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 298 · 80 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 298 is a mid-range tractor rated at approximately 80 hp. It was manufactured from 1983 to 1986. The tractor features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and a mechanical front-wheel drive system with a hydrostatic transmission. Its operating weight ranges from 6979 to 7970 pounds, making it suitable for operations of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

80 hp

Max power

51.1 kW

Weight

6979 to 7970 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

90 rows

Recorded power

80 hp

Transmissions

8-speed

Production years

1983-1986

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference

Built in Coventry, EnglandReference

Original price$26,000 (1986)Reference

Drive4x2 2WDReference

Drive4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Differential lockfoot pedal standardReference

Steeringhydrostatic powerReference

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

ROPS canopy optional.Reference

Engine

Perkins 5.2L 4-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank99.9 LReference

Drawbar (tested)51.1 kWReference

Perkins AD4.318Reference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement5.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke114 x 127 mmReference

Air cleanerdual dry elementReference

Pre-heatingether (optional)Reference

Pre-heatingblock heater (optional)Reference

Compression17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM2000Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Power at rated engine speed59.3 kWReference

Max power51.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed59.1 kWReference

Max power49.3 kWReference

Transmission

8-speedReference

12-speed partial power shiftReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

TransmissionMulti-PowerReference

Typepartial power shiftReference

Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)58.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)59.3 kWReference

TypeopenReference

Valves2 to 3Reference

Total flow64.3 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Rear lift2013 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed54.9 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed55.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase243 cmReference

Weight6979 to 7970 poundsReference

Front tire9.5L-15Reference

Rear tire18.4-34Reference

Ag front9.5L-15Reference

Ag front7.50-16Reference

Ag front10.00-16Reference

Ag rear18.4-34Reference

Ag rear16.9-38Reference

Length407 cmReference

Width200 cmReference

Front tread144 to 195 cmReference

Rear tread152 to 243 cmReference

Shipping3165 kgReference

Operating3615 kgReference

Ballasted5007 kgReference

298 Serial Numbers

Location:Instrument panel on right sideReference

1983702586Reference

1984703062Reference

1985703760Reference

1986704095Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps32Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Test results

NTTL 1523: diesel 8-speed 2WDReference

NTTL 1524: diesel 12-speed 2WDReference

Diesel 8-speed 2WDMay 16 - June 1, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1523 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use19.3 l/hourReference

Fuel use17.0 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 1H used for power test.Reference

Max pull3951 kgReference

Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference

Diesel 12-speed 2WDMay 12 - 28, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1524 fileReference

Fuel use20.4 l/hourReference

Fuel use17.8 l/hourReference

Fuel use20.1 l/hourReference

Gear 1HL used for power test.Reference

Max pull3929 kgReference

Gear 1HL used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 18.4x34 rear tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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