Massey Ferguson MF 397 Turbo vs Steyr 988 (a)
10 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
Read our verdict on the MF 397 Turbo and the 988 (a) → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.
Field by field
10 material differences · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | MF 397 Turbo | 988 (a) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 83.9 hp | 83.9 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Perkins AT 4.236 C | Steyr WD-412.41 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 3.87 L | 4.39 L | +14% 988 (a) |
| Maximum torque declared | 235 lb·ft · 319 N·m | 217 lb·ft · 294 N·m | +9% MF 397 Turbo |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | Dry, air-cooled double clutch | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Open centre | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 6,614 lb · 3,000 kg | 8,378 lb · 3,800 kg | +27% 988 (a) |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 8,422 lb · 3,820 kg | 7,595 lb · 3,445 kg | +11% MF 397 Turbo |
| Wheelbase declared | 95.1 in · 2,415 mm | 89.8 in · 2,280 mm | +6% MF 397 Turbo |
| Length declared | 157.5 in · 4,000 mm | 153.1 in · 3,890 mm | — |
| Width declared | 82.7 in · 2,100 mm | 76.0 in · 1,930 mm | +9% MF 397 Turbo |
| Height declared | 105.5 in · 2,680 mm | 103.1 in · 2,620 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 16.7 in · 425 mm | 19.3 in · 490 mm | +15% 988 (a) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | — | 12.1 ft · 3.70 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 107.8 qt · 102.0 L | 114.1 qt · 108.0 L | +6% 988 (a) |
Massey Ferguson MF 397 Turbo sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 397T”
Steyr 988 (a) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 988”