Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 398 vs New Holland T4030

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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
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New HollandModel B

New Holland T4030

Utility

power
66.4 hp
displacement
195 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full T4030 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 398
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New HollandNew Holland T4030

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 398 higher · +13.9 hp (+21%)
39880.3 hp
T403066.4 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

398 is in the 71st percentile; T4030 is in the 60th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 398 higher · +41 ci (+21%)
398236 ci
T4030195 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

398 is in the 65th percentile; T4030 is in the 52nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3984
T40304
Median Utility Tractor4

398 is in the 50th percentile; T4030 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
39812
T403012
Median Utility Tractor12

398 is in the 50th percentile; T4030 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

398 (A)T4030 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 398New Holland T4030Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonNew Holland—
Model398T4030—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 398New Holland T4030Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsIveco Diesel—
ModelAT4.236F5C—
Power Output80.3hp66.4hp▲ 398+13.9 hp · +21%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,304RPM▲ T4030+104 RPM · +5%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement236ci195ci▲ 398+41 ci · +21%
Bore3.9inNot recorded—
Stroke5inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 398New Holland T4030Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio12-speed selective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 398New Holland T4030Difference
LengthNot recorded135in—
Width77.7inNot recorded—
HeightNot recorded91.4in—
Operating Weight7,047lb7,200lb▲ T4030+153 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 398New Holland T4030Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Pump Flow Capacity8.1gpm13.7gpm▲ T4030+5.6 gpm · +69%
Pressure3,045psiNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 398New Holland T4030Difference
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tread Width

SpecMassey Ferguson 398New Holland T4030Difference
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 398New Holland T4030Difference
Hitch TypeII3-point—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 398New Holland T4030Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 FWA—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeMultiple wet discWet disc hydraulic—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 398New Holland T4030Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 398New Holland T4030Difference
Fuel Capacity24.5galNot recorded—
Coolant4.1galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 71st percentile (80.3 hp)B · 60th percentile (66.4 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 65th percentile (236 ci)B · 52nd percentile (195 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 · 69th percentile (7,200 lb)
A · 398B · T4030Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 398Full spec pageNew Holland T4030