Fendt Farmer 409 Vario vs Massey Ferguson 298

Side-by-side specs comparison

Fendt Farmer 409 Vario

Fendt Farmer 409 Vario

86 HP · 1999–2006

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Massey Ferguson 298

Massey Ferguson 298

86 HP · 1983–1986

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Fendt Farmer 409 Vario and the Massey Ferguson 298 deliver the same power: 86 HP.
  • The Fendt Farmer 409 Vario is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1983 for the Massey Ferguson 298.
  • The Fendt Farmer 409 Vario offers a higher rear lift capacity: 6569 kg versus 2013 kg.

Full specs comparison

Fendt Farmer 409 VarioMassey Ferguson 298
Power86 HP86 HP
Production years1999–20061983–1986
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders44
Displacement3.8 L5.2 L
Weight5 069 kg—
Drive4WD2WD or 4WD
TransmissionCVTPartial power shift
Gears (fwd/rev)—8 / 2
Rear lift capacity6 569 kg2 013 kg
Wheelbase241 cm243 cm
Length418 cm407 cm
CabYes—

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