Massey Ferguson 98 Specs ( 1960-1962 )
Overview
The Massey Ferguson 98 is a powerful 15,000 lb farm tractor manufactured by Oliver, featuring a 3.5L Detroit Diesel three-cylinder engine. It delivers a claimed 84.1 hp at the PTO and 61.1 hp at the drawbar, making it a robust choice for heavy-duty agricultural tasks during its production from 1960 to 1962.
Ideal Applications
Heavy Drawbar Work:
With an operating weight of 15,000 lbs and a claimed 61.1 hp drawbar rating, this tractor is built for pulling heavy implements through the field.
High-Capacity PTO Operations:
The live 540 RPM rear PTO provides 84.1 hp, allowing the operator to efficiently power a variety of stationary or towed machinery.
Versatile Field Maneuvering:
Equipped with a 6-speed gear transmission and two-wheel drive, the tractor offers six forward gears to match speed requirements for different soil conditions.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Original price was $8,188 in 1962 / The Massey 98 is essentially the same as an Oliver 990. Only the hood and grill are different. |
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| Distributor | Massey Ferguson |
| Manufacturer | Oliver |
Engine
| Engine type | Detroit Diesel 3.5L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Description | Detroit Diesel 3-71 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 213 ci (3.5 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1675 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 61.1 hp (45.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 84.1 hp (62.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 6-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Valves | 1 |
PTO
| Rear PTO | live |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Operating weight | 15,000 lbs (6804 kg) |
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| Front tire | 7.50-18 |
| Rear tire | 15-34 |
| Weight | 15,000 lbs (6804 kg) |
| Ag front | 7.50-18 |
| Ag rear | 15-34 |