- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 2003–2012
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
The source says so, in a sentence about this machine. How we decide what a machine is
Massey Ferguson 6485A specs: hp, weight, years
SISU-Power 66.255 ETA six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 153.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
153.0 hp
114.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6485”, 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
- 13,499 lb
- Top speed
- 24.9–31.1 mph
Massey Ferguson 6485A specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 6485A was built from 2003 to 2012.
The Massey Ferguson 6485A has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 114.1 kW (153.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 6485A was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Massey Ferguson 6485A has a SISU-Power 66.255 ETA engine, a 6-cylinder 6.60 L diesel unit.
The Massey Ferguson 6485A weighs 6,123 kg (13,499 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 6485A has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 1000 rpm.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6485”
How does the 6485A compare with its class?
- Strength:
A 390 L fuel tank is high for its class — 50% above the median of 260 L across the 206 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 212 tractors within 10% of its power, 11% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 212 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 6485A have?
The only figure for the 6485A is 153.0 hp (114.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6485”
What engine is in a 6485A?
A 6485A has a SISU-Power 66.255 ETA, a 6-cylinder 6.60 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | SISU-Power 66.255 ETA |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 402.6 ci · 6.60 L |
| Max torque | 448 lb·ft · 608 N·m @ 1,300 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6485”
How much will a 6485A lift?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 6485A are below.
| Pressure | 2,176 psi · 150 bar |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm / 1000 rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6485”
What transmission does a 6485A have?
Transmission specifications for the 6485A are below.
| Clutch | electro-hydraulically operated wet Valeo multi-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | hydrostatic Danfoss steering with double-acting equal displacement cylinders |
| Top speed | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6485”
How much does a 6485A weigh?
A 6485A weighs 13,499 lb (6,123 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 13,499 lb · 6,123 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 20,393 lb · 9,250 kg |
| Wheelbase | 118.5 in · 3,011 mm |
| Length | 196.3 in · 4,986 mm |
| Width | 81.5–100.4 in · 2,071–2,550 mm |
| Height | 121.9 in · 3,095 mm |
| Ground clearance | 14.6 in · 370 mm |
| Front track | 64.1–79.9 in · 1,629–2,029 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 61.7–81.9 in · 1,567–2,080 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6485”
What oil does a 6485A take, and how much?
A 6485A 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 6485” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 9.0 qt · 8.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6485” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 6485A?
Within 10% of its 153.0 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Massey Ferguson 8220A153.0 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2002Side by side with the 6485A →
- Massey Ferguson 8130A153.0 hp engine, claimed · 1995–1999Side by side with the 6485A →
- Steyr 9155a153.0 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1995Side by side with the 6485A →
- Massey Ferguson 3655 (A)153.0 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1995Side by side with the 6485A →
- Case-IH MXM 155 Maxxum153 hp engine, claimed · 2002–2007Side by side with the 6485A →
- New Holland TM 155153 hp engine, claimed · 2002–2007Side by side with the 6485A →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 6485A
Is a 6485A two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 6485A was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 6485A have?
A 6485A has a independent 540 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6485”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 6485 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-71736 · revision 992264. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document