Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 98

The Massey Ferguson 98 is a standard-tread tractor built by Oliver from 1960 to 1962. It is essentially the same as an Oliver 990, differing only in hood and grill design. It features a Detroit Diesel 3.5L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine, a 6-speed gear transmission with 2 reverse gears, and delivers 61.1 hp drawbar and 84.1 hp PTO power. The tractor has an open operator station, two-wheel drive, and weighs 15,000 lbs (6804 kg). It uses 7.50-18 front tires and 15-34 rear tires. The hydraulics system is open center with one valve, and it has a live 540 RPM rear PTO.

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Founded1960 - 1962

Model98

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 98

Power

PTO (claimed)	84.1 hp (62.7 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)	61.1 hp (45.6 kW)

Tires

Rear tire	15-34
Front tire	7.50-18

Engine

Type	diesel
Model	Detroit Diesel 3-71
Cooling	liquid-cooled
Cylinders	3-cylinder
Rated RPM	1675
Displacement	213 ci (3.5 L)

Dimensions

Operating weight	15,000 lbs (6804 kg)

Hydraulics

Type	open center
Valves	1

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Standard-tread tractor
Notes	The Massey 98 is essentially the same as an Oliver 990. Only the hood and grill are different.
Distributor	Massey Ferguson
Manufacturer	Oliver
Original price	$8,188 in 1962
Years produced	1960 - 1962

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