John Deere 3050 vs Massey Ferguson 398
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 3050 is more powerful than the Massey Ferguson 398: 90 HP versus 89 HP (+1 HP, +1%).
- The Massey Ferguson 398 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1986 for the John Deere 3050.
- The John Deere 3050 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 4076 kg versus 1968 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 3050 | Massey Ferguson 398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
| Production years | 1986–1993 | 1987–1991 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Displacement | 5.9 L | 3.9 L |
| Weight | — | 3 196 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Power shift | Synchronized |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 16 / 8 | 12 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | 4 076 kg | 1 968 kg |
| Wheelbase | 255 cm | 213 cm |
| Length | 467 cm | — |
| Cab | Yes | — |