Fiat 850 Special (DT) vs Massey Ferguson MF 698 Turbo
8 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (Two-wheel or four-wheel drive; 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1972–1974; 1985–1987). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
8 material differences · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 850 Special (DT) | MF 698 Turbo | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 88.8 hp | 89 hp | — |
| Engine declared | O.M.-FIAT CO 3/80 Var.6 | Perkins A 4.236 T. | differs |
| Displacement declared | 4.94 L | 3.86 L | +28% 850 Special (DT) |
| Maximum torque declared | 236 lb·ft · 320 N·m | 245 lb·ft · 332 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 19.9 mph · 32 km/h | +28% MF 698 Turbo |
| Clutch declared | Dry FERODO double clutch | dry single-plate clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic control declared | — | Constant flow | — |
| Pump flow declared | 10.0 gpm · 38.0 L/min | 16.5 gpm · 62.5 L/min | +64% MF 698 Turbo |
| Pressure declared | 2,901 psi · 200 bar | — | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 7,496 lb · 3,400 kg | 8,422 lb · 3,820 kg | +12% MF 698 Turbo |
| Wheelbase declared | 93.0 in · 2,362 mm | 101.6 in · 2,580 mm | +9% MF 698 Turbo |
| Length declared | 159.5 in · 4,052 mm | 161.0 in · 4,090 mm | — |
| Width declared | 75.8 in · 1,925 mm | — | — |
| Height declared | 101.6 in · 2,580 mm | 107.5 in · 2,730 mm | +6% MF 698 Turbo |
| Ground clearance declared | 21.5 in · 545 mm | — | — |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 11.9 ft · 3.64 m | — | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 89.8 qt · 85.0 L | — | — |
Fiat 850 Special (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 850 Spezial (DT)”
Massey Ferguson MF 698 Turbo sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 698T”