Massey Ferguson

298

Farm tractor · 1983–1986 · 86 hp

Massey Ferguson298
EngineTransmissionHydraulicsPTOHitchDimensionsWeightTires & TracksFuelSteeringCompatible ImplementsNebraska TestsMore Massey Ferguson

The Massey Ferguson 298 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1983 to 1986. It features a Perkins AD4.318 engine, and canopy optional steering. The transmission is a partial power shift type with 12 forward and 4 reverse.

Engine

EnginePerkins AD4.318
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders4
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement318 ci (5.2 L)
Bore4.5 in (114 mm)
Stroke5 in (127 mm)
Compression Ratio17.5
Power PTO79.26 hp (59.3 kW)
Power Drawbar68.49 hp (51.1 kW)
Air Cleanerdual dry element
Starter Volts12
ManufacturerPerkins
Rated2,000 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typepartial power shift
Transmission ModelMulti-Power
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Transmission DescriptionThree gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear.
Available Options8-speed, 12-speed partial power shift

Hydraulics

Typeopen
Valves2
Total Flow17 gpm (64.3 lpm)

PTO

Rear Typeindependent

Hitch

Rear TypeII
Rear Lift4,440 lbs (2,013 kg)

Dimensions

Length160.5 in (407 cm)
Width79 in (200 cm)
Wheelbase96 in (243 cm)
Front Tread57 in (144 cm)
Rear Tread60 in (152 cm)

Weight

Weight6,979 lbs
Shipping6,979 lbs (3,165 kg)
Operating7,970 lbs (3,615 kg)
Ballasted11,040 lbs (5,007 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag9.5L-15, 7.50-16, 10.00-16
Rear Ag18.4-34, 16.9-38

Fuel

Capacity26.4 gal (99.9 L)

Steering

Typecanopy optional

Compatible Implements

Rotary Cutters

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
BEFCO RMD-372Rotary Cutters72"40 hp
Land Pride RCF2696Rotary Cutters96"40 hp
Land Pride RCF2084Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Land Pride RCR1884Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 2Rotary Cutters72"45 hp
Land Pride RCR2596 - 3 PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCF3096 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"50 hp
Land Pride RCF3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCFM3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
BEFCO RHD-472Rotary Cutters72"50 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"55 hp
Land Pride RCFM3610 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Bush Hog BH410 variant 1Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3010 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCR2510 - 3 PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3672Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
Land Pride RCFM3010 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF2784 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3610 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
BEFCO RHD-484Rotary Cutters84"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3684 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"70 hp
Bush Hog BH410 variant 2Rotary Cutters84"70 hp
Land Pride DB2660Rotary Cutters60"75 hp
Land Pride RCP2760Rotary Cutters60"75 hp
Land Pride DBM2660Rotary Cutters60"75 hp
Land Pride RCPM2760Rotary Cutters60"75 hp

Box Blades

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
Land Pride BB3578Box Blades78"45 hp
Land Pride BB3584Box Blades84"45 hp
Land Pride BB3596Box Blades96"45 hp

Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.

These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.

Nebraska Tests

NTTLTest #1524
May 12-28, 1984 Hp shaft Air Air Barometer (kW)| speed Hp.hr/gal Cooling gal/hr Ib/hp.hr inch Hg wet dry

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
79.26HP
Sound
89dB(A)
NTTLTest #1523
May 16 to June 1, 1984 Hp shaft Air Barometer Air Ib/hp.hr (kW) Hp.hr/gal wet Cooling dry gal/hr speed inch Hg

Nebraska Tractor Test

Sound
90dB(A)
NTTLTest #1524
May 12-28, 1984 Hp shaft Air Air Barometer (kW)| speed Hp.hr/gal Cooling gal/hr Ib/hp.hr inch Hg wet dry

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
79.26HP
Sound
89dB(A)
NTTLTest #1523
May 16 to June 1, 1984 Hp shaft Air Barometer Air Ib/hp.hr (kW) Hp.hr/gal wet Cooling dry gal/hr speed inch Hg

Nebraska Tractor Test

Sound
90dB(A)