Massey Ferguson 398


Massey Ferguson 398 tractor photo
1987 - 1991
Model year
300 Series
Utility tractor
Series map:
390
398
399
76.0hp
89.0hp
96.0hp
Production
ManufacturerMassey 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 tank28.5 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
Engine89 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.
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Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Pressure3000 psi
206.8 bar
Pump flow7.2 gpm (linkage pump)
27.3 lpm
 9.5 gpm (aux. pump)
36.0 lpm
Total flow16.8 gpm
63.6 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Controlposition and draft control
Rear lift4340 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 PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase84.1 inches
213 cm
4WD Wheelbase92.5 inches
234 cm
Weight7047 to 7648 pounds
Front tire7.50-18
Rear tire18.4-34 (2WD)
Full dimensions and tires ...
398 Serial Number Location
Massey Ferguson 398 serial number location
Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor, near the brake pedals.
398 Serial Numbers
1986U01001
1987V01001
1988N01001
1989P01001
1990R01001
1991S01001
1992A01001
1993B01001
1994C01001
1995D01001
1996E01001
1997F01001

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Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps45
Battery CCA420 (2x)
 540 (1x)
Battery volts12
References
398 references literature
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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