Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 1030 vs Massey Ferguson 298

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 1030

Utility

power
26 hp
displacement
87 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 1030 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 298

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
318 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 298 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1030
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 298

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 298 higher · +231 ci (+266%)
103087 ci
298318 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1030 is in the 15th percentile; 298 is in the 85th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 298 higher · +1 (+33%)
10303
2984
Median Utility Tractor4

1030 is in the 23rd percentile; 298 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
103012
29812
Median Utility Tractor12

1030 is in the 50th percentile; 298 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 298 higher · +5,572 lb (+232%)
10302,398 lb
2987,970 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1030 is in the 15th percentile; 298 is in the 75th · 5,107 models

1030 (A)298 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 1030Massey Ferguson 298Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model1030298—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 1030Massey Ferguson 298Difference
ManufacturerToyoshaPerkins—
ModelMS142AD4.318—
Power Output26hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,000RPM▲ 1030+500 RPM · +25%
Cylinders34▲ 298+1 · +33%
Displacement87ci318ci▲ 298+231 ci · +266%
Bore3.2in4.5in▲ 298+1.3 in · +41%
Stroke3.5in5in▲ 298+1.5 in · +43%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 1030Massey Ferguson 298Difference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchPartial power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 1030Massey Ferguson 298Difference
Length105in161in▲ 298+56 in · +53%
Width52.7in79in▲ 298+26.3 in · +50%
Height57.1inNot recorded—
Operating Weight2,398lb7,970lb▲ 298+5,572 lb · +232%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 1030Massey Ferguson 298Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 1030Massey Ferguson 298Difference
TypeLiveNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 1030Massey Ferguson 298Difference
Hitch TypeCategory INot recorded—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII—
Hitch Capacity1,730lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 1030Massey Ferguson 298Difference
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 1030Massey Ferguson 298Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 1030Massey Ferguson 298Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 1030Massey Ferguson 298Difference
TypeOpen operator station with two-post ROPS (optional)Open—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 15th percentile (87 ci)B · 85th percentile (318 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 15th percentile (2,398 lb)B · 75th percentile (7,970 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 12th percentile (105 in)B · 78th percentile (161 in)
A · 1030B · 298Median Utility Tractor
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