- 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 6499A specs: hp, weight, years
SISU-Power 74.286 ETA six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 212.1 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
212.1 hp
158.2 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6499”, 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
- 17,328 lb
- Top speed
- 24.9–31.1 mph
Massey Ferguson 6499A specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 6499A was built from 2004 to 2011.
The Massey Ferguson 6499A has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 158.2 kW (212.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 6499A is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Massey Ferguson 6499A has a SISU-Power 74.286 ETA engine, a 6-cylinder 7.37 L diesel unit.
The Massey Ferguson 6499A weighs 7,860 kg (17,328 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 6499A has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 1000 rpm.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6499”
How does the 6499A 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 116 tractors within 10% of its power, 20% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 116 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 6499A have?
The only figure for the 6499A is 212.1 hp (158.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6499”
What engine is in a 6499A?
A 6499A has a SISU-Power 74.286 ETA, a 6-cylinder 7.37 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | SISU-Power 74.286 ETA |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 449.6 ci · 7.37 L |
| Max torque | 641 lb·ft · 869 N·m @ 1,220 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6499”
How much will a 6499A lift?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 6499A are below.
| Pressure | 2,176 psi · 150 bar |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm / 1000 rpm @ 1,998 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6499”
What transmission does a 6499A have?
Transmission specifications for the 6499A are below.
| Clutch | Electro-hydraulically operated wet VALEO multi-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic DANFOSS steering type OSPC + OVR with double-acting symmetrical cylinders |
| Top speed | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6499”
How much does a 6499A weigh?
A 6499A weighs 17,328 lb (7,860 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 17,328 lb · 7,860 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 118.0 in · 2,996 mm |
| Length | 199.5 in · 5,068 mm |
| Width | 77.8–100.4 in · 1,976–2,550 mm |
| Height | 121.9 in · 3,096 mm |
| Ground clearance | 20.3 in · 515 mm |
| Front track | 68.8–75.4 in · 1,747–1,915 mm |
| Rear track | 61.7–70.8 in · 1,567–1,798 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6499”
What oil does a 6499A take, and how much?
Fluid capacities for the 6499A are below.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Front axle | 10.6 qt · 10.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6499” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 6499A?
Within 10% of its 212.1 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Massey Ferguson 8450212.1 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2008Side by side with the 6499A →
- John Deere 8210212.1 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2002Side by side with the 6499A →
- Agco DT-180A212.0 hp engine, claimed · 2005–2008Side by side with the 6499A →
- Steyr-Case 9220a211.2 hp engine, claimed · 1997–1999Side by side with the 6499A →
- Case-IH 7230 PRO/8930211.1 hp engine, claimed · 1997–1999Side by side with the 6499A →
- Case-IH Puma 210210.1 hp engine, claimed · 2007–2011Side by side with the 6499A →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 6499A
Is a 6499A two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 6499A is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 6499A have?
A 6499A has a independent 540 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6499”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 6499 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-87471 · revision 1085833. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document