Massey Ferguson 6497

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 6497 is a robust, utility-oriented row-crop tractor produced between 2008 and 2012. It is powered by a 6-cylinder, 449 cubic-inch, turbocharged SisuDiesel 74 CTA engine that outputs a maximum power of 208.9 hp at 2000 rpm for 1 hour, with a rated power of 182.4 hp at 2200 rpm. The engine produces a maximum torque of 633.9 lb-ft at 1450 rpm, with a torque rise of 45.6%. It utilizes a liquid-cooling system and is equipped with a partial power shift transmission with 24 forward and 24 reverse gears. The tractor features a 4WD chassis with 4x4 MFWD, power steering, and a multiple wet disc clutch operated by a foot pedal. The brakes are also multiple wet disc hydraulically operated. The PTO offers speeds of 540 rpm at 1998 engine rpm and 1000 rpm at 2000 engine rpm. The operating weight is 23,920 lb when ballasted with an operator. The tractor has a Category 3 hitch system with a maximum lift force of 14,545 lbs and a hydraulic system pressure of 2815 psi. The pump delivery rate at maximum hydraulic power is 26.4 GPM (99.9 l/min) at 34.9 HP (26.0 kW). The tractor is well-suited for a variety of heavy-duty farming tasks.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 208.9

Transmission: Partial power shift

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 23920

Fuel Type: Diesel

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Massey Ferguson 6497 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Above Average
Greater than 73% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Average
Greater than 65% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
SisuDiesel
Model
74 CTA
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement (ci)
449
Bore (in)
4.252
Stroke (in)
5.276
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output (hp)
208.9

Transmission

Type
Partial power shift
Forward Gears
24
Reverse Gears
24
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
214
Width (in)
98.2
Height (in)
120
Operating Weight (lb)
23920

Power Take-Off (PTO)

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

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
4WD
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
Standard (ag)
Manufacture - End Year
2012
Hitch Type
III/IIIN
Hitch Category
Category 3
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Cab
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
Closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: April to May 2007

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Rated Engine Speed (PTO speed—1100 rpm)
  • Power: 182.4 HP (136.0 kW) at 2200 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption: 11.27 Gal/hr (42.65 l/h)
  • Fuel Efficiency: 0.441 lb/hp.hr (0.268 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 16.18 Hp.hr/gal (3.19 kW.h/l)
  • Standard Power Take-off Speed (1000 rpm)
  • Power: 208.9 HP (155.8 kW) at 2000 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption: 12.10 Gal/hr (45.81 l/h)
  • Fuel Efficiency: 0.413 lb/hp.hr (0.251 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 17.26 Hp.hr/gal (3.40 kW.h/l)
  • Maximum Power (1 hour)
  • Power: 208.9 HP (155.8 kW) at 2000 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption: 12.10 Gal/hr (45.81 l/h)
  • Fuel Efficiency: 0.413 lb/hp.hr (0.251 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 17.26 Hp.hr/gal (3.40 kW.h/l)

Drawbar Performance

  • Maximum Power in 15th (3C) Gear
  • Power: 149.8 HP (111.7 kW) at 2201 rpm with a drawbar pull of 8025 lbs (35.7 kN)
  • Speed: 7.00 mph (11.27 km/h)
  • Fuel Consumption: 0.524 lb/hp.hr (0.319 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 13.55 Hp.hr/gal (2.67 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

  • Maximum Torque: 633.9 lb.-ft. (859.4 Nm) at 1450 rpm
  • Torque Rise: 45.6%
  • Torque Rise at 1760 rpm: 35%

Hydraulic Performance

  • Maximum Force Exerted: 14545 lbs (64.7 kN) at hitch points
  • Pump Delivery Rate at Minimum Pressure: 30.8 GPM (116.6 l/min)
  • Pump Delivery Rate at Maximum Hydraulic Power: 26.4 GPM (99.9 l/min)
  • Delivery Pressure: 2265 psi (156 bar)
  • Hydraulic Power: 34.9 HP (26.0 kW)

Overall Efficiency

  • Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 17.26 Hp.hr/gal (3.40 kW.h/l)
  • Fuel Consumption: 12.10 Gal/hr (45.81 l/h) at 2000 rpm



Nebraska Tractor Test Lab.(2007).Nebraska Summary: S590 Massey Ferguson 6497. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2935

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