Tractor · 1987Unverified
Massey Ferguson 398
Massey Ferguson 398 — Model year 1987-19881989-1991 · 85 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
85 hp
Weight
6405 to 7910 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Coventry, EnglandReference
Original price was $36,000 in 1997Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Differential wet disc brakesReference
Two-post fixed ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.Reference
Engine
Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl dieselReference
Engine68.6 kWReference
Perkins AT4.236Reference
turbocharged dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 127 mmReference
Power68.6 kWReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Air cleanerdual dry elementReference
Compression15.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Idle RPM750-2310Reference
Torque349.8 NmReference
Torque RPM1400Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity7.7 LReference
Coolant capacity15.5 LReference
Transmission
12-speed synchromeshReference
12-speed two-speed power shiftReference
TypesynchromeshReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
TransmissionMulti-PowerReference
Typetwo-speed power shiftReference
Three forward gears plus one reverse in two ranges. Multi-Power provides two-speed power shift at each gear.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)63.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system43.5 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity43.5 LReference
Pressure206.8 barReference
Valves2Reference
Pump flow27.3 lpmReference
Pump flow36.0 lpmReference
Total flow63.6 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
Rear lift1968 kgReference
Rear lift (at ends)2497 kgReference
Rear lift (at ends)3059 kgReference
Rear lift (at ends)3678 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Capacities
ROPS Fuel107.9 LReference
Cab Fuel126.0 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase213 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase234 cmReference
Weight6405 to 7910 poundsReference
Front tire9.5L-15Reference
Rear tire18.4-26Reference
Ag front9.5L-15Reference
Ag rear18.4-26Reference
2WD Length371 cmReference
4WD Length400 cmReference
Width197 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)57 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)42 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)30 cmReference
2WD ROPS2905 kgReference
4WD ROPS3182 kgReference
2WD Cab3356 kgReference
4WD Cab3587 kgReference
Steering wheel179 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 398 attachments
front-end loaderReference
398 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor, near the brake pedals.Reference
398 Serial Numbers
1986U01001Reference
1987V01001Reference
1988N01001Reference
1989P01001Reference
1990R01001Reference
1991S01001Reference
1992A01001Reference
1993B01001Reference
1994C01001Reference
1995D01001Reference
1996E01001Reference
1997F01001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps45Reference
Battery CCA420 (2x)Reference
Battery CCA540 (1x)Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Massey Ferguson 398 Height
ROPS254 cmReference
Cab252 cmReference
Cab264 cmReference
Exhaust255 cmReference
Test results
Diesel 12-speed 2WDAugust 1987 - 1987,Reference
Diesel 12-speed 4WDAugust 1987 - 1987,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.