Caterpillar D6 vs Massey Ferguson 298

Side-by-side specs comparison

Caterpillar D6

Caterpillar D6

86 HP · 1941–1947

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Massey Ferguson 298

Massey Ferguson 298

86 HP · 1983–1986

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Caterpillar D6 and the Massey Ferguson 298 deliver the same power: 86 HP.
  • The Massey Ferguson 298 is the more recent model: production started in 1983, versus 1941 for the Caterpillar D6.

Full specs comparison

Caterpillar D6Massey Ferguson 298
Power86 HP86 HP
Production years1941–19471983–1986
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders64
Displacement8.6 L5.2 L
Drive—2WD or 4WD
TransmissionGearPartial power shift
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 48 / 2
Rear lift capacity—2 013 kg
Wheelbase—243 cm
Length—407 cm

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