8 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor oneJohn Deere 65061995–1997No measured PTO figureTractor twoMassey Ferguson MF 6265 (A)1999–2003No measured PTO figure

Which should you choose?

We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (4WD; Two-wheel or four-wheel drive); 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

8 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material

John Deere 6506 and Massey Ferguson MF 6265 (A), field by field
Field6506MF 6265 (A)Gap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed103.7 hp103.7 hp—
Engine declared—Perkins 1004.40 TWG—
Displacement declared—3.99 L—
Maximum torque declared317 lb·ft · 430 N·m291 lb·ft · 394 N·m+9% 6506
Transmission
Top speed declared18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h24.9 mph · 40 km/hdiffers
Clutch declared—Pedal-operated hydraulic Valeo multi-plate clutch—
Hydraulics & hitch
Hydraulic control declaredLoad sensing——
Pump flow declared15.9 gpm · 60.0 L/min25.3 gpm · 95.7 L/min+60% MF 6265 (A)
Pressure declared—3,336 psi · 230 bar—
Rear PTO speeds declared540/1000 rpm540/1000/540E/1000E rpmdiffers
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared10,251 lb · 4,650 kg9,987 lb · 4,530 kg—
Maximum permissible mass declared16,535 lb · 7,500 kg19,401 lb · 8,800 kg+17% MF 6265 (A)
Wheelbase declared104.3 in · 2,650 mm101.3 in · 2,574 mm—
Length declared177.2 in · 4,501 mm171.3 in · 4,350 mm—
Width declared91.3 in · 2,320 mm80.0–98.4 in · 2,033–2,500 mmdiffers
Height, over the cab declared110.6 in · 2,808 mm114.2 in · 2,900 mm—
Ground clearance declared22.6 in · 575 mm16.9 in · 430 mm+34% 6506
Fuel tank declared218.7 qt · 207.0 L237.8 qt · 225.0 L+9% MF 6265 (A)

John Deere 6506 sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506”

Massey Ferguson MF 6265 (A) sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6265”
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4355”