Tractor · 1983Unverified
Massey Ferguson 298
Massey Ferguson 298 · 80 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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.