Massey Ferguson 6490

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 6490, part of the reputable 6400 Series, was a Row-Crop tractor produced from 2004 to 2012. It featured a 168 horsepower Sisu turbocharged intercooled diesel engine with six cylinders and a liquid-cooling system. The displacement of the engine is 402.5 cubic inches, with a bore and stroke of 4.252 inches by 4.724 inches, respectively. The machine operated on a 2WD chassis with power steering and offered a six-speed power shift transmission (Dyna-6) including 24 forward gears. Built for tough tasks, the tractor comes with a wheelbase of 120.1 inches in its 2WD variant, which supports a stable ride across different terrains. Dimensions stand at 198 inches in length, 120 inches in width, and 98.2 inches in height, with an operating weight of 15,465 pounds in its 4WD configuration. Despite its capabilities, specific details such as PTO speeds, hitch lift capacity, tire sizes, and other features remain unspecified, highlighting the machine's focus on raw power and versatility.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 168

Transmission: Six-speed power shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 15465 (assuming this reflects 4WD configuration, as the shipping weight is given for 2WD)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Massey Ferguson 6490 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Average
Greater than 62% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Above Average
Greater than 87% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Sisu
Model
-
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged intercooled
Cylinders
6
Displacement (ci)
402.5
Bore (in)
4.252
Stroke (in)
4.724
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output (hp)
168

Transmission

Type
Six-speed power shift
Forward Gears
24
Reverse Gears
-
Total Gears
24

Dimensions

Length (in)
198
Width (in)
120
Height (in)
98.2
Operating Weight (lb)
15465 (assuming this reflects 4WD configuration, as the shipping weight is given for 2WD)

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)
-
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
2012
Hitch Type
II/IIIN
Hitch Category
Category 3
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
-
Starter Type
12 volt
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
Closed center PFC

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: August to October, 2007

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Rated Engine Speed (PTO speed—1100 rpm): 153.8 HP (114.7 kW) at 2200 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption: 9.48 Gal/hr (35.88 l/h)
  • Fuel Efficiency: 0.439 lb/hp.hr (0.267 kg/kW.h), 16.23 Hp.hr/gal (3.20 kW.h/l)
  • Standard Power Take-off Speed (1000 rpm): 180.4 HP (134.5 kW) at 2000 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption: 10.12 Gal/hr (38.33 l/h)
  • Fuel Efficiency: 0.399 lb/hp.hr (0.243 kg/kW.h), 17.82 Hp.hr/gal (3.51 kW.h/l)

Drawbar Performance

  • Maximum Power (13th Gear): 127.7 HP (95.2 kW) with a drawbar pull of 7350 lbs (32.7 kN) at 6.52 mph (10.50 km/h)
  • Fuel Consumption: 0.495 lb/hp.hr (0.301 kg/kW.h)
  • Fuel Efficiency: 14.33 Hp.hr/gal (2.82 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

  • Maximum Torque: 595.3 lb.-ft. (807.1 Nm) at 1400 rpm
  • Maximum Torque Rise: 62.0%
  • Torque Rise at 1750 Engine RPM: 42%

Hydraulic Performance

  • Maximum Force Exerted: 14905 lbs (66.3 kN) at hitch points
  • Pump Delivery Rate at Minimum Pressure: 30.5 GPM (115.6 l/min)
  • Maximum Hydraulic Power: 35.4 HP (26.4 kW) at delivery pressure of 2290 psi (158 bar)

Tractor Sound Level

  • With Cab (No Load in 10th Gear): 69.0 dB(A)



Nebraska Tractor Test Lab.(2007).Nebraska Summary: S637 Massey Ferguson 6490. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2908

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