- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 2004–2011
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Massey Ferguson 6497A specs: hp, weight, years
SISU-Power 66.253 ETA six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 182.6 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
182.6 hp
136.2 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6497”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 15,069 lb
- 3-point lift
- 20,458 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 29.1 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9–31.1 mph
Massey Ferguson 6497A specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 6497A was built from 2004 to 2011.
The Massey Ferguson 6497A has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 136.2 kW (182.6 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 6497A was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Massey Ferguson 6497A has a SISU-Power 66.253 ETA engine, a 6-cylinder 6.60 L diesel unit.Source 2
The Massey Ferguson 6497A weighs 6,835 kg (15,069 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 6497A has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 6497A lifts 9,279 kg (20,458 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson 6497A delivers 110.0 L/min (29.1 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6497”
How does the 6497A compare with its class?
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 134 tractors within 10% of its power, 13% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 134 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 6497A have?
The only figure for the 6497A is 182.6 hp (136.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6497”
What engine is in a 6497A?
A 6497A has a SISU-Power 66.253 ETA, a 6-cylinder 6.60 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | SISU-Power 66.253 ETASource 2 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 402.5 ci · 6.60 LSource 2 |
| Max torque | 544 lb·ft · 737 N·m @ 1,250 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6497”
How much will a 6497A lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 6497A lifts 20,458 lb (9,279 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 29.1 gpm · 110.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,466 psi · 170 bar |
| Lift at ends | 20,458 lb · 9,279 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm / 1000 rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6497”
What transmission does a 6497A have?
Transmission specifications for the 6497A are below.
| Clutch | Electro-hydraulically operated wet Valeo multi-disc drive clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering with double-acting equalizing cylinder |
| Top speed | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6497”
How much does a 6497A weigh?
A 6497A weighs 15,069 lb (6,835 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 15,069 lb · 6,835 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 118.0 in · 2,996 mm |
| Length | 199.5 in · 5,068 mm |
| Width | 89.8 in · 2,280 mm |
| Height | 121.9 in · 3,096 mm |
| Ground clearance | 20.3 in · 515 mm |
| Front track | 45.7–81.1 in · 1,160–2,060 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 61.7–70.8 in · 1,567–1,798 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6497”
What oil does a 6497A take, and how much?
A 6497A engine takes 22.0 qt (20.8 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 22.0 qt · 20.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6497” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 9.0 qt · 8.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6497” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 6497A?
Within 10% of its 182.6 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Massey Ferguson 7495182.6 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2012Side by side with the 6497A →
- Massey Ferguson 6495A182.6 hp engine, claimed · 2003–2011Side by side with the 6497A →
- Massey Ferguson 8250A182.6 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2002Side by side with the 6497A →
- John Deere 8100T182.6 hp engine, claimed · 1997–1998Side by side with the 6497A →
- AGCO-ALLIS 9765182.5 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2001Side by side with the 6497A →
- Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81182 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1997Side by side with the 6497A →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 6497A
Is a 6497A two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 6497A was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 6497A have?
A 6497A has a independent 540 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 7485”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6497”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 6497 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-87469 · revision 992267. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 7485 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-71730 · revision 858305. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document