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Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 298
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 318 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 298 vs Massey-Harris 55
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Massey-HarrisModel B
Massey-Harris 55
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 312 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 5
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 298
vs
Massey-HarrisMassey-Harris 55
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Displacement
▲ 298 higher · +6 ci (+2%)298318 ci
55312 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
298 is in the 85th percentile; 55 is in the 85th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied2984
554
Median Utility Tractor4
298 is in the 50th percentile; 55 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 298 higher · +7 (+140%)29812
555
Median Utility Tractor12
298 is in the 50th percentile; 55 is in the 6th · 4,941 models
Operating Weight
▲ 298 higher · +747 lb (+10%)2987,970 lb
557,223 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
298 is in the 75th percentile; 55 is in the 69th · 5,107 models
298 (A)55 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 298 | Massey-Harris 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey-Harris | — |
| Model | 298 | 55 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility, Standard Tread | — |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 298 | Massey-Harris 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Massey-Harris | — |
| Model | AD4.318 | Not recorded | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 1,507RPM | ▲ 298+493 RPM · +33% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 318ci | 312ci | ▲ 298+6 ci · +2% |
| Bore | 4.5in | 4.5in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 6in | ▲ 55+1 in · +20% |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 298 | Massey-Harris 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial power shift | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 298 | Massey-Harris 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 161in | 146in | ▲ 298+15 in · +10% |
| Width | 79in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 83.3in | — |
| Operating Weight | 7,970lb | 7,223lb | ▲ 298+747 lb · +10% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 298 | Massey-Harris 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 298 | Massey-Harris 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 298 | Massey-Harris 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | III | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 298 | Massey-Harris 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Manual | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 298 | Massey-Harris 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | Not recorded | 6V | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 298 | Massey-Harris 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 7gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 298 | Massey-Harris 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 85th percentile (318 ci)B · 85th percentile (312 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 6th percentile (5)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 75th percentile (7,970 lb)B · 69th percentile (7,223 lb)
Length
median 137 inA · 78th percentile (161 in)B · 61st percentile (146 in)
A · 298B · 55Median Utility Tractor