Fiat 850 Special (DT) vs Massey Ferguson MF 698 Turbo

8 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor one

Fiat 850 Special (DT)

1972–1974

No measured PTO figure

Tractor two

Massey Ferguson MF 698 Turbo

1985–1987

No measured PTO figure

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

Fiat 850 Special (DT) and Massey Ferguson MF 698 Turbo, field by field
Field850 Special (DT)MF 698 TurboGap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed88.8 hp89 hp
Engine declaredO.M.-FIAT CO 3/80 Var.6Perkins A 4.236 T.differs
Displacement declared4.94 L3.86 L+28% 850 Special (DT)
Maximum torque declared236 lb·ft · 320 N·m245 lb·ft · 332 N·m
Transmission
Top speed declared15.5 mph · 25 km/h19.9 mph · 32 km/h+28% MF 698 Turbo
Clutch declaredDry FERODO double clutchdry single-plate clutchdiffers
Hydraulics & hitch
Hydraulic control declaredConstant flow
Pump flow declared10.0 gpm · 38.0 L/min16.5 gpm · 62.5 L/min+64% MF 698 Turbo
Pressure declared2,901 psi · 200 bar
Rear PTO speeds declared540/1000 rpm540/1000 rpm
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared7,496 lb · 3,400 kg8,422 lb · 3,820 kg+12% MF 698 Turbo
Wheelbase declared93.0 in · 2,362 mm101.6 in · 2,580 mm+9% MF 698 Turbo
Length declared159.5 in · 4,052 mm161.0 in · 4,090 mm
Width declared75.8 in · 1,925 mm
Height declared101.6 in · 2,580 mm107.5 in · 2,730 mm+6% MF 698 Turbo
Ground clearance declared21.5 in · 545 mm
Turning radius, braked declared11.9 ft · 3.64 m
Fuel tank declared89.8 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”