Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 390 vs Massey Ferguson 398

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 390

Utility

power
67.3 hp
displacement
248 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 390 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
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 398 higher · +13 hp (+19%)
39067.3 hp
39880.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

390 is in the 61st percentile; 398 is in the 71st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 390 higher · +12 ci (+5%)
390248 ci
398236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

390 is in the 70th percentile; 398 is in the 65th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3904
3984
Median Utility Tractor4

390 is in the 50th percentile; 398 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
39012
39812
Median Utility Tractor12

390 is in the 50th percentile; 398 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

390 (A)398 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 390Massey Ferguson 398Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model390398—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 390Massey Ferguson 398Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelA4.248AT4.236—
Power Output67.3hp80.3hp▲ 398+13 hp · +19%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement248ci236ci▲ 390+12 ci · +5%
Bore4in3.9in▲ 390+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 390Massey Ferguson 398Difference
TypeSynchromeshSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 390Massey Ferguson 398Difference
Width77.7in77.7inSame
Operating Weight6,600lb7,047lb▲ 398+447 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 390Massey Ferguson 398Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Pump Flow Capacity8.2gpm8.1gpm▲ 390+0.1 gpm · +1%
PressureNot recorded3,045psi—
Steering TypeHydrostaticPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 390Massey Ferguson 398Difference
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 390Massey Ferguson 398Difference
Rear Tire Size16.9Not recorded—

Tread Width

SpecMassey Ferguson 390Massey 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

SpecMassey Ferguson 390Massey Ferguson 398Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedII—
Hitch CategoryIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 390Massey Ferguson 398Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostaticPower—
Brake TypeMultiple wet discMultiple wet discSame

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 390Massey Ferguson 398Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 390Massey Ferguson 398Difference
Fuel CapacityNot recorded24.5gal—
Coolant4gal4.1gal▲ 398+0.1 gal · +2%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 61st percentile (67.3 hp)B · 71st percentile (80.3 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 70th percentile (248 ci)B · 65th percentile (236 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 62nd percentile (6,600 lb)B · 67th percentile (7,047 lb)
A · 390B · 398Median Utility Tractor
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