John Deere 2850 vs Massey Ferguson 298
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 2850 and the Massey Ferguson 298 deliver the same power: 86 HP.
- The John Deere 2850 is the more recent model: production started in 1986, versus 1983 for the Massey Ferguson 298.
- The John Deere 2850 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 3630 kg versus 2013 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 2850 | Massey Ferguson 298 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 86 HP | 86 HP |
| Production years | 1986–1994 | 1983–1986 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 3.9 L | 5.2 L |
| Weight | 3 489 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Power shift | Partial power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 16 / 8 | 8 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | 3 630 kg | 2 013 kg |
| Wheelbase | 226 cm | 243 cm |
| Length | 424 cm | 407 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |
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