Massey Ferguson 298: all source data
All 63 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.
Overview
Production| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
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| (no label) | Built in Coventry, England |
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| Original price | $26,000 (1986) |
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Engine| (no label) | Perkins 5.2L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 26.4 gal | 99.9 L |
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Transmission| (no label) | 8-speed |
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| (no label) | 12-speed partial power shift |
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Power| PTO (claimed) | 78 hp | 58.2 kW |
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| Drawbar (tested) | 68.49 hp | 51.1 kW |
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| PTO (tested) | 79.54 hp | 59.3 kW |
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Mechanical| Drive | 4x2 2WD |
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| Drive | 4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional) |
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| Differential lock | foot pedal standard |
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| Steering | hydrostatic power |
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| (no label) | Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes |
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| (no label) | ROPS canopy optional. |
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Hydraulics| Type | open |
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| Valves | 2 to 3 |
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| Total flow | 17 gpm | 64.3 lpm |
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Hitch| Rear Type | II |
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| Rear lift | 4,440 lbs | 2013 kg |
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Pto| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
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Dimensions| Wheelbase | 96 inches | 243 cm |
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| Weight | 6979 to 7970 pounds |
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| Front tire | 9.5L-15 |
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| Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
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Electrical| Charging system | alternator |
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| Charging amps | 32 |
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| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
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Engine
Engine detail| (no label) | Perkins AD4.318 |
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| (no label) | diesel |
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| (no label) | 4-cylinder |
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| (no label) | liquid-cooled |
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| Displacement | 318 ci | 5.2 L |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.50x5.00 inches | 114 x 127 mm |
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| Air cleaner | dual dry element |
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| Pre-heating | ether (optional) |
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| Pre-heating | block heater (optional) |
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| Compression | 17.5:1 |
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| Rated RPM | 2000 |
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| Starter volts | 12 |
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Transmission
Transmission options| (no label) | 8-speed |
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| (no label) | 12-speed partial power shift |
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Transmission| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Transmission | Multi-Power |
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| Type | partial power shift |
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| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
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| (no label) | Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear. |
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Dimensions
Tires| Ag front | 9.5L-15 |
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| Ag front | 7.50-16 |
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| Ag front | 10.00-16 |
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| Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
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| Ag rear | 16.9-38 |
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Dimensions| Wheelbase | 96 inches | 243 cm |
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| Length | 160.5 inches | 407 cm |
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| Width | 79 inches | 200 cm |
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| Front tread | 57 to 77 inches | 144 to 195 cm |
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| Rear tread | 60 to 96 inches | 152 to 243 cm |
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Weight| Shipping | 6,979 lbs | 3165 kg |
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| Operating | 7,970 lbs | 3615 kg |
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| Ballasted | 11,040 lbs | 5007 kg |
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