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Massey Ferguson 698

Name: Massey Ferguson 698
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 698 — 600 Series · 79 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 698 is a tractor model with a rated output of 79 hp, positioned in the middle of its class for power. It was manufactured from 1983 to 1986. This model features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a 12-speed gearbox and four-wheel drive. Its listed weight is 4508 kg, suitable for jobs covering up to 200 acres.

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

Rated power

79 hp

Max power

49.1 kW

Weight

4508 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

71 rows

Recorded power

79 hp

Recorded weight

4508 kg

Transmissions

12-speed

Production years

1983-1986

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Beauvais, FranceReference

Original price was $32,300 in 1986Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesoutboard planetaryReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Four-post ROPS canopy. Cab available with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Perkins 5.2L 4-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank145.0 LReference

Drawbar (tested)49.1 kWReference

Perkins AD4.318.2Reference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement5.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke114 x 127 mmReference

Fuel systemdirect injectionReference

Air cleanerdual dry elementReference

Rated RPM2000Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Power at rated engine speed58.8 kWReference

Max power49.1 kWReference

Transmission

12-speedReference

Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch330mm dry discReference

Three gears (1-3), plus reverse gear, in two ranges with additional two-range speedshift. Gears 2-3 and the speedshift are synchronized.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)58.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)58.8 kWReference

Typeopen centerReference

Valves2 or 3Reference

Pump flow37.9 lpmReference

Pump flow26.5 lpmReference

Total flow64.3 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Controlposition and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)2013 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

ClutchhydraulicReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed55.5 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase243 cmReference

Weight4508 kgReference

Front tire7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire18.4-34Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

2WD Ag rear10.00-16:16.9-38Reference

2WD Length408 cmReference

4WD Length411 cmReference

Width205 cmReference

Operating weight4508 kgReference

Ballasted weight5499 kgReference

Flange rear axleReference

2WD Front tread144 to 195 cmReference

4WD Front tread162 to 193 cmReference

Rear tread152 to 243 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel 12-speed 4WDSeptember 11 - 19, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1540 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use20.1 l/hourReference

Fuel use17.8 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 7 used for power test.Reference

Max pull3949 kgReference

Gear 2HL used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 18.4-34 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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