Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 398 vs Massey Ferguson 4253

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 398

Utility

power
80.3 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 398 specs
Massey Ferguson 4253 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 4253

Utility

power
95 hp
displacement
244 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 4253 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 4253 higher · +14.7 hp (+18%)
39880.3 hp
425395 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

398 is in the 71st percentile; 4253 is in the 81st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4253 higher · +8 ci (+3%)
398236 ci
4253244 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

398 is in the 65th percentile; 4253 is in the 68th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3984
42534
Median Utility Tractor4

398 is in the 50th percentile; 4253 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
39812
425312
Median Utility Tractor12

398 is in the 50th percentile; 4253 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

398 (A)4253 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 398Massey Ferguson 4253Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model3984253—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 398Massey Ferguson 4253Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelAT4.2361004.4TW—
Power Output80.3hp95hp▲ 4253+14.7 hp · +18%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement236ci244ci▲ 4253+8 ci · +3%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 398Massey Ferguson 4253Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio12-Speed selective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 398Massey Ferguson 4253Difference
LengthNot recorded159in—
Width77.7in79in▲ 4253+1.3 in · +2%
HeightNot recorded22.4in—
Operating Weight7,047lb8,595lb▲ 4253+1,548 lb · +22%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 398Massey Ferguson 4253Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Pump Flow Capacity8.1gpm9.5gpm▲ 4253+1.4 gpm · +17%
Pressure3,045psi2,685psi▲ 398+360 psi · +13%
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 398Massey Ferguson 4253Difference
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 398Massey Ferguson 4253Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded420/70R28—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18.4R38—

Tread Width

SpecMassey Ferguson 398Massey Ferguson 4253Difference
Front Tread Width53.7inNot recorded—
Rear Tread59.1inNot recorded—
Front Tread Adjustment53.7 to 77.8Not recorded—
Rear Tread Adjustment59.1 to 83.1Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 398Massey Ferguson 4253Difference
Hitch TypeIINot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3II—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 398Massey Ferguson 4253Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 FWA—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeMultiple wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 398Massey Ferguson 4253Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 398Massey Ferguson 4253Difference
Fuel Capacity24.5galNot recorded—
Coolant4.1gal4.6gal▲ 4253+0.5 gal · +12%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 71st percentile (80.3 hp)B · 81st percentile (95 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 65th percentile (236 ci)B · 68th percentile (244 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 · 67th percentile (7,047 lb)B · 80th percentile (8,595 lb)
A · 398B · 4253Median Utility Tractor
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