- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1982–1984
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Massey Ferguson 698 specs: hp, weight, years
Perkins A 4.318.2 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 87 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
87 hp
65 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 698”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 7,716 lb
- Top speed
- 18.1 mph
Massey Ferguson 698 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 698 was built from 1982 to 1984.
The Massey Ferguson 698 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 65 kW (87 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 698 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Massey Ferguson 698 has a Perkins A 4.318.2 engine, a 4-cylinder 5.21 L diesel unit.
The Massey Ferguson 698 weighs 3,500 kg (7,716 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 698 has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 698”

How much horsepower does a 698 have?
The only figure for the 698 is 87 hp (65 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 698”
What engine is in a 698?
A 698 has a Perkins A 4.318.2, a 4-cylinder 5.21 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Perkins A 4.318.2 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 317.9 ci · 5.21 L |
| Max torque | 261 lb·ft · 354 N·m @ 1,250 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 698”
How much will a 698 lift?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 698 are below.
| System | Constant flow |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 698”
What transmission does a 698 have?
Transmission specifications for the 698 are below.
| Clutch | dry disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | hydraulic wet multi-disc brake |
| Steering | hydrostatic steering |
| Top speed | 18.1 mph · 29.1 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 698”
How much does a 698 weigh?
A 698 weighs 7,716 lb (3,500 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 7,716 lb · 3,500 kgA = 4050 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in · 2,430 mmA = 2590 |
| Length | 160.6 in · 4,080 mmA = 4190 |
| Height | 107.5 in · 2,730 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 698”
Which tractors compare with a 698?
Within 10% of its 87 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Deutz-Fahr DX 9087 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1982Side by side with the 698 →
- Deutz-Fahr DX 4.6187 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1993Side by side with the 698 →
- Massey Ferguson 100486.9 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1990Side by side with the 698 →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 4.9086.9 hp engine, claimed · 1995–1997Side by side with the 698 →
- Massey Ferguson 1080 (A)86.9 hp engine, claimed · 1969–1974Side by side with the 698 →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 9086.9 hp engine, claimed · 1997–2001Side by side with the 698 →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 698
Is a 698 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 698 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 698 have?
A 698 has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 698”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 698 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-86957 · revision 1053320. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document