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Tractor · 1987Unverified

Massey Ferguson 398

Name: Massey Ferguson 398
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 398 — Model year 1987-19881989-1991 · 85 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 398 is a mid-range tractor model rated at approximately 85 horsepower. It was produced from 1987 to 1991. The tractor features a 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. Its operating weight ranges from 6405 to 7910 pounds, with an operating capacity 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

85 hp

Weight

6405 to 7910 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

100 rows

Recorded power

85 hp

Transmissions

12-speed synchromesh

Production years

1987-1991

Verified variants

1 linked source document displayed

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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.

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