Massey Ferguson 398 tractor specifications

1987 - 1991

1987 - 1991 Model year 1987-19881989-1991 300 SeriesUtility tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Massey Ferguson
Type:Utility tractor
Factory:Coventry, England
Original price:$27,400 (1988 2WD )
Original price:$32,800 (1988 4WD )

Massey Ferguson 398 Power

Massey Ferguson 398 Power PTO (claimed):78 hp
58.2 kW
Drawbar (tested):66.8 hp
49.8 kW
PTO (tested):80.3 hp
59.9 kW
power test details ...

1987 - 1991

Model year 1987-19881989-1991

300 Series

Utility tractor

OCED Tractor Test 1109

OCED Tractor Test 1109
Diesel 12-speed 2WD July 1987 - August 1987, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1109 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	80.3 hp 59.9 kW
Fuel use:	4.9 gal/hour 18.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	76.4 hp 57.0 kW
Fuel use:	4.4 gal/hour 16.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	66.8 hp 49.8 kW
Fuel use:	4.9 gal/hour 18.5 l/hour
Gear 2HL used for power test.
Max pull:	5530 lbs 2508 kg
Gear 3LH used for pull test.

OCED Tractor Test 1110

OCED Tractor Test 1110
Diesel 12-speed 4WD July 1987 - August 1987, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1110 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	80.3 hp 59.9 kW
Fuel use:	4.9 gal/hour 18.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	76.4 hp 57.0 kW
Fuel use:	4.4 gal/hour 16.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	64.9 hp 48.4 kW
Fuel use:	5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour
Gear 1HL used for power test.
Max pull:	7575 lbs 3436 kg
Gear 3LL used for pull test.

Massey Ferguson 398 Engine

Massey Ferguson 398 Engine Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel Fuel tank:28.5 gal
107.9 L
Engine details ...

1987 - 1991

Model year 1987-19881989-1991

300 Series

Utility tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Perkins AT4.236
turbocharged diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	236 ci 3.9 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.875x5.00 inches 98 x 127 mm
Fuel system:	direct injection
Rated RPM:	2200
Starter:	electric
Starter volts:	12

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering:power
Brakes:wet disc
Cab:Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional.
Transmissions:12-speed synchromesh
12-speed two-speed power shift
Transmission details ...

1987 - 1991

Model year 1987-19881989-1991

300 Series

Utility tractor

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
12-speed synchromesh
12-speed two-speed power shift

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	synchromesh
Gears:	12 forward and 4 reverse

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	Multi-Power
Type:	two-speed power shift
Gears:	12 forward and 4 reverse

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Pressure:3000 psi
206.8 bar
Pump flow:7.2 gpm
27.3 lpm (linkage pump)
9.5 gpm
36.0 lpm (aux. pump)
Total flow:16.8 gpm
63.6 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:II
Control:position and draft control
Rear lift:5507 lbs
2497 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:540/1000 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Weight:7047 to 7648 pounds
Front tire:7.50-18
Rear tire:18.4-34 (2WD)
Full dimensions and tires ...

1987 - 1991

Model year 1987-19881989-1991

300 Series

Utility tractor

Massey Ferguson 398 Tires

Massey Ferguson 398 Tires
Standard tires (ag):	Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-34 (2WD)
	Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 18.4-34 (4WD)

Dimensions

Dimensions
2WD Length:	146.1 inches 371 cm
4WD Length:	157.6 inches 400 cm
2WD Height:	101 inches 256 cm
4WD Height:	99.9 inches 253 cm
2WD Weight:	7047 lbs 3196 kg
4WD Weight:	7648 lbs 3469 kg