- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1985–1987
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 Turbo specs: hp, weight, years
Perkins A 4.236 T. four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 89 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
89 hp
66 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 698T”, 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
- 8,422 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 16.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 19.9 mph
Massey Ferguson 698 Turbo specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 698 Turbo was built from 1985 to 1987.
The Massey Ferguson 698 Turbo has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 66 kW (89 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 698 Turbo is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Massey Ferguson 698 Turbo has a Perkins A 4.236 T. engine, a 4-cylinder 3.86 L diesel unit.
The Massey Ferguson 698 Turbo weighs 3,820 kg (8,422 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 698 Turbo has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson 698 Turbo delivers 62.5 L/min (16.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 698T”

How much horsepower does a 698 Turbo have?
The only figure for the 698 Turbo is 89 hp (66 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 698T”
What engine is in a 698 Turbo?
A 698 Turbo has a Perkins A 4.236 T., a 4-cylinder 3.86 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Perkins A 4.236 T. |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 235.6 ci · 3.86 L |
| Max torque | 245 lb·ft · 332 N·m @ 1,350 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 698T”
How much will a 698 Turbo lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 698 Turbo are below.
| System | Constant flow |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 16.5 gpm · 62.5 L/min |
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 698T”
What transmission does a 698 Turbo have?
Transmission specifications for the 698 Turbo are below.
| Clutch | dry single-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | hydraulic wet multi-disc brake |
| Steering | hydrostatic steering |
| Top speed | 19.9 mph · 32 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 698T”
How much does a 698 Turbo weigh?
A 698 Turbo weighs 8,422 lb (3,820 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 8,422 lb · 3,820 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 101.6 in · 2,580 mm |
| Length | 161.0 in · 4,090 mm |
| Height | 107.5 in · 2,730 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 698T”
Which tractors compare with a 698 Turbo?
Within 10% of its 89 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Deutz-Fahr DX 9289 hp engine, claimed · 1982–1983Side by side with the 698 Turbo →
- URSUS 104489 hp engine, claimed · 1997–1999Side by side with the 698 Turbo →
- DEUTZ-ALLIS DX 4.7088.4 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1986Side by side with the 698 Turbo →
- Deutz-Fahr DX 4.70A88.4 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1989Side by side with the 698 Turbo →
- International Harvester 95588.4 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1982Side by side with the 698 Turbo →
- Fiat 90-90 (DT)88.8 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1991Side by side with the 698 Turbo →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 698 Turbo
Is a 698 Turbo two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 698 Turbo is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 698 Turbo have?
A 698 Turbo has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 698T”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 698T — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-86970 · revision 1066507. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document