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Massey Ferguson MF 698 Turbo

Built: 1985–1987 · Series: 600 er - Serie

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The Massey Ferguson MF 698 Turbo belongs to the 600er series. Production: 1985–1987. The engine delivers 90 hp (66 kW), has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 3,860 cm³. Rated speed is 2,200 rpm. The machine is 4,090 mm long and 2,730 mm high. The unladen weight is 3,820 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,580 mm. Top speed is 32 km/h. Lifting capacity is 3,300 kg. Transmission: 12V / 4R. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 13.6 R 28, rear 16.9 R 28. The fuel is diesel. Construction: unit construction (no separate frame). The 600 er - Serie series covers 5 models. Rated output within it ranges from 68 to 95 hp; the MF 698 Turbo sits in the upper part of that range with 90 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the MF 698 below it with 88 hp and the MF 699 above it with 95 hp. Unladen weight within it ranges from 3,030 to 4,075 kg; here the MF 698 Turbo sits in the upper part of that range with 3,820 kg. 1668 Massey Ferguson models across 56 series are on record.

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

Fueldieselcorrect
Power90 hp (66 kW)correct
Rated speed2,200 rpmcorrect
Cylinders4correct
Displacement3,860 cm³correct
Coolingwater-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length4,090 mmcorrect
Height2,730 mmcorrect
Wheelbase2,580 mmcorrect
Unladen weight3,820 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Drivefour-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox12V / 4Rcorrect
Front tyres13.6 R 28correct
Rear tyres16.9 R 28correct
Top speed32 km/hcorrect

Working data

Lifting capacity3,300 kgcorrect

Origin and approval

Constructionunit construction (no separate frame)correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 17.3 kW/t (66 kW / 3.8 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 Turbo have?

The Massey Ferguson MF 698 Turbo delivers 90 hp.

How much does the Massey Ferguson MF 698 Turbo weigh?

The unladen weight is 3,820 kg.

What engine does the Massey Ferguson MF 698 Turbo have?

4 cylinders, 3,860 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the Massey Ferguson MF 698 Turbo go?

Top speed is 32 km/h.

How much does the rear linkage of the Massey Ferguson MF 698 Turbo lift?

The rear linkage lifts 3,300 kg.

What are the dimensions of the Massey Ferguson MF 698 Turbo?

4,090 mm × 2,730 mm.

When was the Massey Ferguson MF 698 Turbo built?

Production years: 1985–1987.

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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