Massey Ferguson 298 Technical Specifications
Massey Ferguson 298 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1983 – 1986.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Massey Ferguson 298 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
Massey Ferguson 298 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
| Built in Coventry, England | |
| Original price | $26,000 (1986) |
| Engine: | 68.49 hp 51.1 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 79.54 hp 59.3 kW |
Massey Ferguson 298 Electrical
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 32 |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Massey Ferguson 298 Mechanical
| Drive | 4×2 2WD |
| 4×4 MFWD 4WD (optional) | |
| Differential lock | foot pedal standard |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
| Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
| ROPS canopy optional. | |
Hydraulics
| Type | open |
| Valves | 2 to 3 |
| Total flow | 17 gpm 64.3 lpm |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
| Rear lift | 4,440 lbs 2013 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear RPM | 540/1000 |
Title serial numbers
| Location: | Instrument panel on right side |
| 1983 | 702586 |
| 1984 | 703062 |
| 1985 | 703760 |
| 1986 | 704095 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
What year is my Massey Ferguson 298? Serial Number Decoder
The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.
The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.
Massey Ferguson 298 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Perkins AD4.318 | |
| diesel | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 318 ci 5.2 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.50×5.00 inches 114 x 127 mm |
| Air cleaner | dual dry element |
| Pre-heating | ether (optional) |
| block heater (optional) | |
| Compression | 17.5:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Massey Ferguson 298 Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 96 inches 243 cm |
| Length | 160.5 inches 407 cm |
| Width | 79 inches 200 cm |
| Front tread | 57 to 77 inches 144 to 195 cm |
| Rear tread | 60 to 96 inches 152 to 243 cm |
| Massey Ferguson 298 Weight | |
| Shipping | 6,979 lbs 3165 kg |
| Operating | 7,970 lbs 3615 kg |
| Ballasted | 11,040 lbs 5007 kg |
Massey Ferguson 298 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1523 | |
| Diesel 8-speed 2WD May 16 – June 1, 1984 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1523 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 79.54 hp 59.3 kW |
| Fuel use | 5.1 gal/hour 19.3 l/hour |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 73.66 hp 54.9 kW |
| Fuel use | 4.5 gal/hour 17.0 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 68.49 hp 51.1 kW |
| Fuel use | 5.1 gal/hour 19.3 l/hour |
| Gear 1H used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 8,712 lbs 3951 kg |
| Gear 2L used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1524 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1524 | |
| Diesel 12-speed 2WD May 12 – 28, 1984 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1524 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 79.26 hp 59.1 kW |
| Fuel use | 5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 74.25 hp 55.4 kW |
| Fuel use | 4.7 gal/hour 17.8 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 66.12 hp 49.3 kW |
| Fuel use | 5.3 gal/hour 20.1 l/hour |
| Gear 1HL used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 8,663 lbs 3929 kg |
| Gear 1HL used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is Massey Ferguson 298 a good tractor?
The Massey Ferguson 298 is one of the great tractors in the Massey Ferguson stable, and it has earned Massey Ferguson a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a Massey Ferguson 298 take?
Check out the Massey Ferguson 298 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year Massey Ferguson made the 298?
The Massey Ferguson 298 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1983 – 1986
How much horsepower is a Massey Ferguson 298?
The 298 engine tested at 68.49 hp
51.1 kW drawbar and 79.54 hp
59.3 kW kW PTO horsepower.
How much does a Massey Ferguson 298 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the Massey Ferguson 298 weight ranges from 6979 to 7970 pounds .
How much can a Massey Ferguson 298 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the Massey Ferguson 298 tractors starts at 8,712 lbs
3951 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.
How much can a John Massey Ferguson 298 Lift?
Massey Ferguson 298 tractor hitch is capable of lifting 4,440 lbs
2013 kg.
Where is the serial number on a Massey Ferguson 298?
Lookup instrument panel on right side