Head to head · Utility

Barreiros R-545 vs Massey Ferguson 398

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BarreirosModel A

Barreiros R-545

Utility

power
77 hp
displacement
414 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
5
Full R-545 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 398

Utility

power
80.3 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 398 specs
BarreirosBarreiros R-545
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 398

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 398 higher · +3.3 hp (+4%)
R-54577 hp
39880.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

R-545 is in the 69th percentile; 398 is in the 71st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ R-545 higher · +178 ci (+75%)
R-545414 ci
398236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

R-545 is in the 91st percentile; 398 is in the 65th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
R-5454
3984
Median Utility Tractor4

R-545 is in the 50th percentile; 398 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 398 higher · +7 (+140%)
R-5455
39812
Median Utility Tractor12

R-545 is in the 6th percentile; 398 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

R-545 (A)398 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBarreiros R-545Massey Ferguson 398Difference
ManufacturerBarreirosMassey Ferguson—
ModelR-545398—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecBarreiros R-545Massey Ferguson 398Difference
ManufacturerBarreirosPerkins—
ModelBL24AT4.236—
Power Output77hp80.3hp▲ 398+3.3 hp · +4%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,200RPM—
Cylinders44Same
Displacement414ci236ci▲ R-545+178 ci · +75%
BoreNot recorded3.9in—
StrokeNot recorded5in—

Transmission

SpecBarreiros R-545Massey Ferguson 398Difference
TypeManualSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBarreiros R-545Massey Ferguson 398Difference
WidthNot recorded77.7in—
Operating Weight7,720lb7,047lb▲ R-545+673 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecBarreiros R-545Massey Ferguson 398Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded8.1gpm—
PressureNot recorded3,045psi—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBarreiros R-545Massey Ferguson 398Difference
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tread Width

SpecBarreiros R-545Massey Ferguson 398Difference
Front Tread WidthNot recorded53.7in—
Rear TreadNot recorded59.1in—
Front Tread AdjustmentNot recorded53.7 to 77.8—
Rear Tread AdjustmentNot recorded59.1 to 83.1—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBarreiros R-545Massey Ferguson 398Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedII—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBarreiros R-545Massey Ferguson 398Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedMultiple wet disc—

Electrical

SpecBarreiros R-545Massey Ferguson 398Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBarreiros R-545Massey Ferguson 398Difference
Fuel CapacityNot recorded24.5gal—
CoolantNot recorded4.1gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 69th percentile (77 hp)B · 71st percentile (80.3 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 91st percentile (414 ci)B · 65th percentile (236 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 6th percentile (5)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 73rd percentile (7,720 lb)B · 67th percentile (7,047 lb)
A · R-545B · 398Median Utility Tractor
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