Massey Ferguson 6270

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 6270 is a row-crop tractor designed for a range of field tasks. It features a Perkins turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel engine (Serial No. U623839B) with a rated power output of 100.2 hp at 2200 rpm. The liquid-cooled engine has an advanced cooling system with components like an oil filter, oil cooler, underhood muffler, and variable speed fan. The tractor uses No. 2 Diesel fuel and recommended lubricants include SAE 10W30 engine oil and BP Terrac Extra 10W/30 hydraulic oil. The four-speed power shift transmission offers 32 forward and 32 reverse gears, along with a transmission oil cooler utilizing engine coolant. Hydraulic capabilities include a closed-center system with a maximum force of 10,385 lbs at the hitch points. Depending on the drivetrain configuration (2WD or FWA), the operating weight ranges from 9,600 lbs to 10,540 lbs. Other key specs include 18.4R38 rear and 14.9R28 front tires, with tread widths of 60.6"-84.1" (rear) and 54.3"-80.9" (front). PTO speeds are 540 rpm at 1976 engine rpm and 1000 rpm at 2000 engine rpm. The tractor has a hydrostatic power steering system and a Category II rear hitch.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 100.2

Transmission: Four-speed power shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 9600 (2WD), 10540 (FWA)

Fuel Type: No. 2 Diesel

Massey Ferguson 6270 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Below Average
Greater than 30% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Excellent
Greater than 91% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Perkins
Model
-
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
No. 2 Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement (ci)
365.2
Bore (in)
3.937
Stroke (in)
5
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output (hp)
100.2

Transmission

Type
Four-speed power shift
Forward Gears
32
Reverse Gears
32
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
173
Width (in)
-
Height (in)
111 (cab height)
Operating Weight (lb)
9600 (2WD), 10540 (FWA)

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
Hydrostatic 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
Ag (Agricultural)
Manufacture - End Year
2003
Hitch Type
Category II
Hitch Category
Category 3
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Cab
Starter Type
Electric (Starter volts: 12)
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
Open center

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: December 1997 to September 1999

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Maximum Power at Rated Engine Speed: 100.2 HP (74.7 kW) at 2180 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 6.08 Gal/hr (23.00 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.431 lb/hp.hr (0.262 kg/kW.h)
  • Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 103.5 HP (77.2 kW) at 2000 rpm with fuel consumption of 5.85 Gal/hr (22.15 l/h) and fuel efficiency of 0.401 lb/hp.hr (0.244 kg/kW.h)

Drawbar Performance

  • Maximum Power (21st Gear): 98.8 HP (73.7 kW) with a drawbar pull of 4870 lbs (21.7 kN) and a speed of 7.61 mph (12.25 km/h) at a crankshaft speed of 2008 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 0.434 lb/hp.hr (0.264 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 16.34 Hp.hr/gal (3.22 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

  • Maximum Torque: 316.1 lb.-ft. (428.6 Nm) at 1120 rpm
  • Torque Rise: 30.5% with a torque rise at 1800 engine rpm of 21%

Hydraulic Performance

  • Maximum Force Exerted: 10385 lbs (46.2 kN) at hitch points (closed center system)
  • Pump Delivery Rate at Maximum Hydraulic Power (closed center system): 25.0 GPM (94.5 l/min) at a delivery pressure of 2305 psi (159 bar)
  • Hydraulic Power: 33.6 HP (25.0 kW)

Overall Efficiency

  • Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 17.69 Hp.hr/gal (3.49 kW.h/l)
  • Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 5.85 Gal/hr (22.15 l/h) at 2000 rpm



Nebraska Tractor Test Lab, "Nebraska Summary: S303 Massey Ferguson 6270"(1997). Nebraska Tractor Tests. 2798. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2798

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