John Deere 3040 vs Massey Ferguson 298
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 3040 is more powerful than the Massey Ferguson 298: 88 HP versus 86 HP (+2 HP, +2%).
- The Massey Ferguson 298 is the more recent model: production started in 1983, versus 1980 for the John Deere 3040.
- The John Deere 3040 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 3485 kg versus 2013 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 3040 | Massey Ferguson 298 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 88 HP | 86 HP |
| Production years | 1980–1987 | 1983–1986 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Displacement | 5.9 L | 5.2 L |
| Weight | 4 161 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Power shift | Partial power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 4 | 8 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | 3 485 kg | 2 013 kg |
| Wheelbase | 254 cm | 243 cm |
| Length | — | 407 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |