John Deere 6506 vs Massey Ferguson MF 6260 (A)
9 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (4WD; 2WD / 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1995–1997; 1999–2003). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
9 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 6506 | MF 6260 (A) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 103.7 hp | 103.7 hp | — |
| Engine declared | — | Perkins 1006.60 NA | — |
| Displacement declared | — | 5.99 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 317 lb·ft · 430 N·m | 292 lb·ft · 396 N·m | +9% 6506 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | — | Pedal-operated hydraulic VALEO multi-plate clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic control declared | Load sensing | — | — |
| Pump flow declared | 15.9 gpm · 60.0 L/min | 25.3 gpm · 95.7 L/min | +60% MF 6260 (A) |
| Pressure declared | — | 3,336 psi · 230 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 12,853 lb · 5,830 kg | 14,330 lb · 6,500 kg | +11% MF 6260 (A) |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000/540E/1000E rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 10,251 lb · 4,650 kg | 9,954 lb · 4,515 kg | — |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 16,535 lb · 7,500 kg | 19,401 lb · 8,800 kg | +17% MF 6260 (A) |
| Wheelbase declared | 104.3 in · 2,650 mm | 107.1 in · 2,720 mm | — |
| Length declared | 177.2 in · 4,501 mm | 172.8 in · 4,390 mm | — |
| Width declared | 91.3 in · 2,320 mm | 82.0 in · 2,083 mm | +11% 6506 |
| Height declared | 110.6 in · 2,808 mm | 114.2 in · 2,900 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 22.6 in · 575 mm | 20.1 in · 510 mm | +13% 6506 |
| Fuel tank declared | 218.7 qt · 207.0 L | 237.8 qt · 225.0 L | +9% MF 6260 (A) |
John Deere 6506 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506”
Massey Ferguson MF 6260 (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6260”