9 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor oneMassey Ferguson MF 397 Turbo1991–1994No measured PTO figureTractor twoSteyr 988 (a)1977–1979No measured PTO figure

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.

9 material differences · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material

Massey Ferguson MF 397 Turbo and Steyr 988 (a), field by field
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	—	—
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, over the cab 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)

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