Massey Ferguson MF 8240 A or Massey Ferguson MF 6490?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the MF 8240 A has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 6490 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Massey Ferguson 8240A suits road haulage better on this data: 30% (2,750 kg / 6,063 lb) more maximum permissible mass.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. 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 8240 A | MF 6490 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 125.1 kW (167.8 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8240” | 125.1 kW (167.8 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MF 8240 A has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 6490 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 8240 A and the MF 6490. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the MF 8240 A and the MF 6490. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 116.8 L/min (30.9 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8240” | 110.0 L/min (29.1 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490” | EvenEven on hydraulic flow (both pump flow, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 8,770 kg (19,334 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8240” | 8,110 kg (17,879 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the MF 8240 A: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8240”); the MF 6490: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 6,980 kg (15,388 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8240” | 6,280 kg (13,845 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Massey Ferguson 8240A is 11% heavier (700 kg / 1,543 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 6490 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 12,000 kg (26,455 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8240” | 9,250 kg (20,393 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson 8240A has 30% higher maximum permissible mass (2,750 kg / 6,063 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 6490 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 18 to 32Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8240” | 24 to 32Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490” | 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 8240 A and the MF 6490. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8240” | 40 km/h (24.9 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490” | 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 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8240” | 540 rpm / 1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8240” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8240” | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1999–2002 | 2003–2011 | 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 8240A is 11% heavier (700 kg / 1,543 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 6490 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Massey Ferguson 8240A has 30% higher maximum permissible mass (2,750 kg / 6,063 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 6490 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- Even on hydraulic flow (both pump flow, 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 8240 A has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 6490 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 8240 A: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8240”); the MF 6490: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490”) — 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