IDENTIFYING MASSEY FERGUSON TRACTOR YEAR AND MODEL

Looks like a Perkins A4-318 engine. My Vapormatic book lists that engine used in the 285, 595 and 1080. The A4-318-2 engine was used in the 298 and 698. These are European models; other US model numbers may have used the same engines.

There should be a serial number plate somewhere on the unit - the earlier ones were located in front of your knees as you sat on the seat.

Parts should be available through this site, from YT or Walt's. Manuals are also listed, from the link at the top of the left column on this page. You will need the tractor model, though.

Canadian prices on parts may be lower because of the low Cdn dollar. For example, a water pump is $139-$166 US, depending on the tractor.

Hope this helps.

Jack

Massey Ferguson 698T 4WD 12 SPEED

Thanking you in anticipation

I assume that it's between a 1980 - 1985 Model. This tractor is called a MF 230 Gas.

I am trying to sell this tractor and need to know what it's worth.

Thanks, Jim

On the multi-power, it is Massey's version of the TA. Hi/Lo powershift, use Hi on hills, as it locks motor direct to wheels. Good for speed changes on light pulls but not heavy enough to stand repeated use under heavy load (plowing, etc.)

For What It's Worth

Steve NW WI

Anyway on page 98 there is a picture of the 1080. Text says that it was added in between the 175/180 (62hp) and the 1100 (90+hp), at 80 hp. Not many 1080s around here to look at, but it looks like they put the 318 4cyl in the 1100 chassis (6cyl).

FWIW

Steve NW WI

As far as I know, there are no casting dates on the castings. Later motors had date codes in the serial number, but it did not appear in yours.

Can you find a tractor similar to yours for reference?

Or, post a picture and someone here will certainly help narrow it down!

Jack