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Massey Ferguson 98

Massey Ferguson 98 tractor
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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.
Massey Ferguson 98tractorOliverDetroit Diesel 3-713-cylinder diesel engine6-speed transmissionfarm tractor1960-1962
Power93 hp[P]
Founded1960 - 1962
Model98

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

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:live
Rear PTO Type:540