Massey Ferguson MF 6490 or New Holland-Fiat G 170?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the MF 6490 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the G 170 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The New Holland-Fiat G 170 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 14% (15.6 L/min / 4.1 gpm) more hydraulic flow.
- The New Holland-Fiat G 170 suits road haulage better on this data: 24% (2,250 kg / 4,960 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 6490 | G 170 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 125.1 kW (167.8 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490” | 125.1 kW (167.8 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri G170” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MF 6490 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the G 170 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 6490 and the G 170. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the MF 6490 and the G 170. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 110.0 L/min (29.1 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490” | 125.6 L/min (33.2 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri G170” | AheadThe New Holland-Fiat G 170 has 14% more hydraulic flow (15.6 L/min / 4.1 gpm) than the Massey Ferguson 6490 (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 8,110 kg (17,879 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490” | 7,197 kg (15,867 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri G170” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the MF 6490: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490”); the G 170: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri G170”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 6,280 kg (13,845 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490” | 7,622 kg (16,804 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri G170” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The New Holland-Fiat G 170 is 21% heavier (1,342 kg / 2,959 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 6490 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 9,250 kg (20,393 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490” | 11,500 kg (25,353 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri G170” | AheadThe New Holland-Fiat G 170 has 24% higher maximum permissible mass (2,250 kg / 4,960 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 6490 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 24 to 32Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490” | 16 to 18Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri G170” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson 6490 has 33% more forward gears (6 gears) than the New Holland-Fiat G 170 (both forward gears, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the MF 6490 and the G 170. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 40 km/h (24.9 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri G170” | 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 rpm / 1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri G170” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri G170” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri G170” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 2003–2011 | 1993–2003 | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Massey Ferguson 6490 is newer: production began 10 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The New Holland-Fiat G 170 has 14% more hydraulic flow (15.6 L/min / 4.1 gpm) than the Massey Ferguson 6490 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The New Holland-Fiat G 170 is 21% heavier (1,342 kg / 2,959 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 6490 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The New Holland-Fiat G 170 has 24% higher maximum permissible mass (2,250 kg / 4,960 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 6490 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- The Massey Ferguson 6490 has 33% more forward gears (6 gears) than the New Holland-Fiat G 170 (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
- The Massey Ferguson 6490 is newer: production began 10 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- 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.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MF 6490 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the G 170 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 6490: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490”); the G 170: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri G170”) — 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