Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 398 vs New Holland TN55

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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 TN55

Utility

power
43 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full TN55 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 398
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New HollandNew Holland TN55

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 398 higher · +37.3 hp (+87%)
39880.3 hp
TN5543 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

398 is in the 71st percentile; TN55 is in the 37th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 398 higher · +57 ci (+32%)
398236 ci
TN55179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

398 is in the 65th percentile; TN55 is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 398 higher · +1 (+33%)
3984
TN553
Median Utility Tractor4

398 is in the 50th percentile; TN55 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 398 higher · +4 (+50%)
39812
TN558
Median Utility Tractor12

398 is in the 50th percentile; TN55 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

398 (A)TN55 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 398New Holland TN55Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonNew Holland—
Model398TN55—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 398New Holland TN55Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsNew Holland Diesel—
ModelAT4.236Serial No. 529-481556—
Power Output80.3hp43hp▲ 398+37.3 hp · +87%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,300RPM▲ TN55+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders43▲ 398+1 · +33%
Displacement236ci179ci▲ 398+57 ci · +32%
Bore3.9in4.1in▲ TN55+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5in4.5in▲ 398+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 398New Holland TN55Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio8-speed selective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 398New Holland TN55Difference
LengthNot recorded155in—
Width77.7in66.9in▲ 398+10.8 in · +16%
Operating Weight7,047lb7,660lb▲ TN55+613 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 398New Holland TN55Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Pump Flow Capacity8.1gpm14.5gpm▲ TN55+6.4 gpm · +79%
Pressure3,045psi2,410psi▲ 398+635 psi · +26%
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 398New Holland TN55Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with dry disc clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 398New Holland TN55Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded7.50-16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded14.9R28—

Tread Width

SpecMassey Ferguson 398New Holland TN55Difference
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 TN55Difference
Hitch TypeIIThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 398New Holland TN55Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeMultiple wet discWet disc hydraulically operated by two-foot pedals—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 398New Holland TN55Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 398New Holland TN55Difference
Fuel Capacity24.5galNot recorded—
Coolant4.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 398New Holland TN55Difference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post folding ROPS or Cab (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 71st percentile (80.3 hp)B · 37th percentile (43 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 65th percentile (236 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 67th percentile (7,047 lb)B · 73rd percentile (7,660 lb)
A · 398B · TN55Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 398Full spec pageNew Holland TN55