Tractor · 1983Unverified
Massey Ferguson 698
Massey Ferguson 698 — 600 Series · 79 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
79 hp
Max power
49.1 kW
Weight
4508 kg
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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.