Massey Ferguson MF 698
Built: 1982–1984 · Series: 600 er - Serie
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Massey Ferguson 600 series – five versions from the MF 675 to the MF 699 from Coventry and Beauvais, four- and six-cylinder engines of 50 to 70 kW, torque of 270 to 354 Nm
The MF 600 series was a Massey Ferguson range of the 1980s, built at the Coventry and Beauvais plants; it runs from the MF 675 through the MF 690 (Turbo) and MF 698 to the MF 698 Turbo and MF 699. The Turbo variants used turbocharging for a higher power step, while the six-cylinder models marked the top end of the range.
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The register lists here five versions with 50 to 70 kW from four- or six-cylinder engines of 3,860 to 5,797 cm³ displacement, torque from 270 to 354 Nm, lift capacities from 1,800 to 3,700 kg, unladen weights from 3,030 to 4,075 kg, lengths from 3,910 to 4,240 mm and heights from 2,660 to 2,750 mm at rated speeds of 2,000 to 2,200 rpm.
In this power class the 600 series competed with comparable ranges from Ford, David Brown/Case and John Deere, serving as a versatile field tractor for medium and larger farms, some with four-wheel drive and a cab in higher trim.
When buying used, the condition of the turbocharger and charge-air ducting on the Turbo models, the clutch and gearbox, hydraulic tightness and corrosion on the cab frame and wings matter; engine and wear parts are available through the AGCO parts network for Massey Ferguson. For contractors and larger arable farms, the range offered an economical alternative to the even larger tractors from competitors. Cab mounts and exhaust systems are also worth checking for corrosion after years of field use.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Massey Ferguson 600er-Serie, Massey Ferguson (AGCO, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 88 hp (65 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 354 Nmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 5,210 cm³correct |
| Cooling | Waserkühlungcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,080 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Height | 2,730 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,430 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 12V / 4Rcorrect |
| Forward gears | 12correct |
| Reverse gears | 4correct |
| Front tyres | 10.00 - 16 ( A = 12.4 - 28 )correct |
| Rear tyres | 16.9 - 38correct |
| Top speed | 29.1 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Lifting capacity | 3,275 kgcorrect |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity | 145 lcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 18.6 kW/t (65 kW / 3.5 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 60% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Massey Ferguson MF 698 have?
The Massey Ferguson MF 698 delivers 88 hp.
How much does the Massey Ferguson MF 698 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,500 kg.
What engine does the Massey Ferguson MF 698 have?
4 cylinders, 5,210 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Massey Ferguson MF 698 go?
Top speed is 29.1 km/h.
How much does the rear linkage of the Massey Ferguson MF 698 lift?
The rear linkage lifts 3,275 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Massey Ferguson MF 698?
4,080 mm × 2,730 mm.
When was the Massey Ferguson MF 698 built?
Production years: 1982–1984.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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