Massey Ferguson 98

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 98 is a sturdy utility tractor built for everyday farm work. It has a 2-wheel drive system and a gear transmission with 6 forward gears and 2 reverse gears. This tractor is powered by a Detroit Diesel engine with 3 cylinders and 213 cubic inches of displacement, which is above average for its class. The engine runs on diesel fuel and is cooled by liquid.

This tractor is quite heavy, weighing 15,000 pounds, which puts it among the heavier models in its category. It has a Category III hitch, making it suitable for handling larger implements. The hydraulic system is an open center type, which is common for tractors of this size. The Massey Ferguson 98 rides on 18-inch front tires and 34-inch rear tires, giving it good stability and traction in the field. With its combination of power and weight, this tractor is well-suited for a variety of farm tasks.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 15000 lb (6804 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Massey Ferguson 98 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Massey Ferguson 98 is Excellent. It is greater than 93% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Massey Ferguson 98 is Average. It is greater than 63% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Massey Ferguson 98 is Poor. It is greater than 5% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Detroit Diesel
Model
Mar-71
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Cylinders
3
Displacement
213 ci (3.5 L)
Rated RPM
1675

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
6
Reverse Gears
2
Total Gears
8

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD