Production | |
Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Coventry, England | |
Original price | $27,400 (1988 2WD ) |
$32,800 (1988 4WD ) |
Massey Ferguson 398 Engine | |
Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 28.5 gal 107.9 L |
Engine details ... |
Massey Ferguson 398 Transmissions | |
12-speed synchromesh | |
12-speed two-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Massey Ferguson 398 Power | |
Engine | 89 hp 66.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 82 hp 61.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 66.8 hp 49.8 kW |
PTO (tested) | 80.3 hp 59.9 kW |
Performance test details ... |
Mechanical | |
Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional. |
Photos | |
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Hydraulics | |
Type | open center |
Pressure | 3000 psi 206.8 bar |
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 | 7047 to 7648 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50-18 |
Rear tire | 18.4-34 (2WD) |
Full dimensions and tires ... |
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 | |
300 published in 1986, by Massey Ferguson | |
300 published in 1986, 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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Updated on June 17, 2022 |