Massey Ferguson MF 6270 (A) or Massey Ferguson MF 6460 A?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the MF 6270 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 6460 A has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Massey Ferguson 6460A suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 15% (14.1 L/min / 3.7 gpm) more hydraulic flow.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “similar machines”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.
What decides it, question by question?
| Question | MF 6270 (A) | MF 6460 A | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 84.6 kW (113.5 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6270” | 84.6 kW (113.5 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6460” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MF 6270 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 6460 A has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft. |
| Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft? | — | — | No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the MF 6270 (A) and the MF 6460 A. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the MF 6270 (A) and the MF 6460 A. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 95.7 L/min (25.3 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6270” | 109.8 L/min (29.0 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6460” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson 6460A has 15% more hydraulic flow (14.1 L/min / 3.7 gpm) than the Massey Ferguson 6270 (A) (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 4,250 kg (9,370 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6270” | 5,850 kg (12,897 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6460” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the MF 6270 (A): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6270”); the MF 6460 A: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6460”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 4,355 kg (9,601 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6270” | 4,530 kg (9,987 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6460” | EvenEven on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 8,800 kg (19,401 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6270” | 8,800 kg (19,401 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6460” | EvenEven on maximum permissible mass (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 16 to 32Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6270” | 24 to 32Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6460” | EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the MF 6270 (A) and the MF 6460 A. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6270” | 40 km/h (24.9 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6460” | EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540/1000/540E/1000E rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6270” | 540 rpm / 1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6460” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6270” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6460” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6270” | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6460” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1999–2003 | 2003–2013 | EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Massey Ferguson 6460A has 15% more hydraulic flow (14.1 L/min / 3.7 gpm) than the Massey Ferguson 6270 (A) (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- Even on maximum permissible mass (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
- Even on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MF 6270 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 6460 A has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- Not comparable on three-point lift: the MF 6270 (A): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6270”); the MF 6460 A: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6460”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power and a creeper range.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources