Massey Ferguson 6180

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 6180 is a row-crop tractor recognized for its reliability and versatility. Manufactured from 1995 to 1998, it houses a robust Perkins 1006-6T, six-cylinder, turbocharged, liquid-cooled diesel engine that offers 119.4 horsepower. The tractor operates with a chassis configuration of 4x2 2WD and features a manual/partial power-shift transmission with 32 forward and reverse gears. Boasting power steering and an electronic starter, the 6180 enhances productivity and comfort in the field. The tractor comes equipped with a three-point hitch of the Cat II type and has the capability of lifting up to 8999.3 lbs. At 178 inches in length, 76 inches in width, and a cab height of 109 inches, the 6180 has an operating weight of 12401.1 lbs. It also features an open center hydraulic system, but specific details about the brake system and tire types have not been provided.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 119.4

Transmission: Manual / Partial Power-Shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 12401.1

Fuel Type: Diesel

Massey Ferguson 6180 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Average
Greater than 34% of similar tractors.
Hitch Capacity
Average
Greater than 56% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Average
Greater than 48% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Perkins
Model
1006-6T
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement (ci)
365
Bore (in)
3.94
Stroke (in)
5
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output (hp)
119.4

Transmission

Type
Manual / Partial Power-Shift
Forward Gears
32
Reverse Gears
32
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
178
Width (in)
76
Height (in)
109
Operating Weight (lb)
12401.1

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
-
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
26.4
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
-
Manufacture - End Year
1998
Hitch Type
Category 3
Hitch Category
II
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
8999.3
Operator Station Type
Cab
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
Open Center

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: May - September, 1997

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Maximum Power at PTO Speed (2200 rpm): 110.4 HP (82.3 kW)
  • Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 6.85 Gal/hr (25.92 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.442 lb/hp.hr (0.269 kg/kW.h)
  • Maximum Torque: 344 lb.-ft. (467 Nm) at 1347 rpm
  • Torque Rise: 40.9%

Drawbar Performance (Ballasted)

  • Power at Rated Engine Speed: 92.8 HP (69.2 kW) with a drawbar pull of 8250 lbs (36.7 kN) and a speed of 4.22 mph (6.79 km/h)
  • Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.528 lb/hp.hr (0.321 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 13.47 Hp.hr/gal (2.65 kW.h/l)

Hydraulic Performance

  • Maximum Force Exerted: 8925 lbs (39.7 kN) at hitch points
  • Pump Delivery Rate: 14.6 GPM (55.3 l/min) at minimum pressure
  • Hydraulic Power: 18.7 HP (14.0 kW) at delivery pressure of 2640 psi (182 bar)

Overall Efficiency

  • Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 17.28 Hp.hr/gal (3.41 kW.h/l)



Nebraska Tractor Test Lab. (1997). Nebraska Summary: S255 Massey Ferguson 6180. University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2777.

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