massey ferguson 398
 | 1987 - 1991
Model year 1987-19881989-1991
300 SeriesUtility tractor | 1987 - 1991 | Model year 1987-19881989-1991 | 300 Series | Utility tractor |
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Model year 1987-19881989-1991 | |||||
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Utility tractor | |||||
1987 - 1991 | |
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Model year 1987-19881989-1991 | |
300 Series | |
Utility tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Coventry, England | |
Original price | $27,400 (1988 2WD ) |
$32,800 (1988 4WD ) | |
Massey Ferguson 398 Engine | |
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Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 28.5 gal
107.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Massey Ferguson 398 Transmissions | |
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12-speed synchromesh | |
12-speed two-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Massey Ferguson 398 Power | |
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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 | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional. |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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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) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor, near the brake pedals. |
398 Serial Numbers | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 45 |
Battery CCA | 420 (2x) |
| 540 (1x) |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 |