: Owners have reported high efficiency, noting it can run for two full 10-hour days of heavy work on a single 42-gallon tank. Key Technical Features
: It features a Perkins A4.318 (or AD4.318.2) 5.2L 4-cylinder diesel engine. MASSEY FERGUSON 698
: The standard MF 698 typically delivers around 80 to 88 horsepower . : Owners have reported high efficiency, noting it
: In independent testing, the tractor achieved a PTO power of approximately 78.83 hp . : Owners have reported high efficiency
The was a mid-sized utility tractor produced between 1983 and 1986 as the top-tier model in the popular 600 Series. Designed to balance modern 1980s engineering with rugged dependability, it remains a favorite for vintage collectors and active farmers alike due to its simple mechanical design. Engine and Performance