Massey Ferguson 6490

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 6490 is a powerful row crop tractor built from 2004 to 2012. It has a 2WD chassis with power steering, making it easy to handle in the fields. The tractor is powered by a Sisu diesel engine with 6 cylinders and 180.4 hp, which is above average for its class. This engine is turbocharged and intercooled, giving it extra power when needed.

The 6490 has a versatile transmission with 24 forward and 24 reverse gears. This allows farmers to choose the right speed for any job. The tractor's hydraulic system can pump 30.5 gallons of fluid per minute, which is good for running attachments. It has a very strong hitch that can lift up to 14,905 pounds, one of the highest in its category. The tractor also has two PTO speeds, 540 and 1000 rpm, for different tools. At 16,305 pounds, it's a heavy-duty machine built to handle tough tasks. The 6490's size (198 inches long, 120 inches wide, and 98.2 inches tall) makes it suitable for various farm operations.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 180 hp (134.5 kW)

Transmission: Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (6) range operator-controlled powershift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 16305 lb (7396 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Massey Ferguson 6490 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Massey Ferguson 6490 is Above Average. It is greater than 70% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Massey Ferguson 6490 is Above Average. It is greater than 71% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Massey Ferguson 6490 is Average. It is greater than 52% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Massey Ferguson 6490 is Average. It is greater than 58% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Sisu
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Vertical
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged intercooled
Cylinders
6
Displacement
402 ci (6.6 L)
Bore
4.25 in (108.0 mm)
Stroke
4.72 in (120.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output
180 hp (134.5 kW)

Transmission

Type
Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (6) range operator-controlled powershift
Forward Gears
24
Reverse Gears
24
Total Gears
24

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power