Massey Ferguson 298

Production: 1983 - 1986  

Production
Manufacturer:	Massey Ferguson
Factory:	Coventry, England
Original price:	$26,000 (1986)

Massey Ferguson 298 Power
PTO (claimed):	78 hp 58.2 kW
Drawbar (tested):	68.49 hp 51.1 kW
PTO (tested):	79.54 hp 59.3 kW

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
Differential lock:	foot pedal standard
Steering:	hydrostatic power
Brakes:	differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab:	ROPS canopy optional.
Transmissions:	8-speed
12-speed partial power shift

Hydraulics
Type:	open
Valves:	2 to 3
Total flow:	17 gpm 64.3 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	II
Rear lift:	4,440 lbs 2013 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540/1000

298 Serial Numbers
Location:	Instrument panel on right side
1983:	702586
1984:	703062
1985:	703760
1986:	704095

Electrical
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	32
Batteries:	2
Battery volts:	12

Engine Detail
Perkins AD4.318
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	318 ci 5.2 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.50x5.00 inches 114 x 127 mm
Air cleaner:	dual dry element
Pre-heating:	ether (optional)
block heater (optional)
Compression:	17.5:1
Rated RPM:	2000
Starter volts:	12

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	96 inches 243 cm
Length:	160.5 inches 407 cm
Width:	79 inches 200 cm
Front tread:	57 to 77 inches 144 to 195 cm
Rear tread:	60 to 96 inches 152 to 243 cm