Production | |
Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Coventry, England | |
Original price was $36,000 in 1997 |
Massey Ferguson 398 Engine | |
Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Massey Ferguson 398 Transmissions | |
12-speed synchromesh | |
12-speed two-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Massey Ferguson 398 Power | |
Engine | 92 hp 68.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 85 hp 63.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Differential wet disc brakes | |
Two-post fixed ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
Capacity | |
ROPS Fuel | 28.5 gal 107.9 L |
Cab Fuel | 33.3 gal 126.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 11.5 gal 43.5 L |
Hydraulics | |
Type | open center |
Capacity | 11.5 gal 43.5 L |
Pressure | 3000 psi 206.8 bar |
Valves | 2 |
Pump flow | 7.2 gpm (linkage pump) 27.3 lpm |
  | 9.5 gpm (aux. pump) 36.0 lpm |
Total flow | 16.8 gpm 63.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
Rear Type | II |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift | 4340 lbs*Capacity through full lift range 1968 kg |
Rear lift (at ends) | 5507 lbs (telescopic ends)*Capacity with links horizontal 2497 kg |
  | 6744 lbs (fixed ends)*Capacity with links horizontal 3059 kg |
  | 8109 lbs (fixed ends with two assist rams)*Capacity with links horizontal 3678 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
2WD Wheelbase | 84.1 inches 213 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 92.5 inches 234 cm |
Weight | 6405 to 7910 pounds |
Front tire | 9.5L-15 |
Rear tire | 18.4-26 |
Full dimensions and tires ... |
Massey Ferguson 398 attachments | |
front-end loader | |
Attachment details ... |
398 Serial Number Location | |
Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor, near the brake pedals. |
398 Serial Numbers | |
1986 | U01001 |
1987 | V01001 |
1988 | N01001 |
1989 | P01001 |
1990 | R01001 |
1991 | S01001 |
1992 | A01001 |
1993 | B01001 |
1994 | C01001 |
1995 | D01001 |
1996 | E01001 |
1997 | F01001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Electrical | |
Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 45 |
Battery CCA | 420 (2x) |
  | 540 (1x) |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
Loaders - Compact and Agricultural published in 1989, by Massey Ferguson | |
300 published in 1988, by Massey Ferguson | |
300 published in 1989, by Massey Ferguson | |
M-F 300 Series published in 1990, by Massey Ferguson | |
300 Series HILINE Tractor Cab published in 1992, by Massey Ferguson | |
300 Series published in 1992, by Massey Ferguson | |
300 Series Tractors Data Book published in 1992, by Massey Ferguson | |
M-F 300 Series Tractor Workshop Manual (1449 244M1) published in 1991 |
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