- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 2003–2011
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 6490 specs: hp, weight, years
SISU-Power 66.254 ETA six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 167.8 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
167.8 hp
125.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490”, 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
- 13,845 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 29.1 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9–31.1 mph
Massey Ferguson 6490 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 6490 was built from 2003 to 2011.
The Massey Ferguson 6490 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 125.1 kW (167.8 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 6490 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Massey Ferguson 6490 has a SISU-Power 66.254 ETA engine, a 6-cylinder 6.60 L diesel unit.
The Massey Ferguson 6490 weighs 6,280 kg (13,845 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 6490 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson 6490 delivers 110.0 L/min (29.1 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490”
How does the 6490 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 153 tractors within 10% of its power, 12% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 153 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 6490 have?
The only figure for the 6490 is 167.8 hp (125.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490”
What engine is in a 6490?
A 6490 has a SISU-Power 66.254 ETA, a 6-cylinder 6.60 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | SISU-Power 66.254 ETA |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 402.5 ci · 6.60 L |
| Max torque | 485 lb·ft · 658 N·m @ 1,200 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490”
How much will a 6490 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 6490 are below.
| Pump flow | 29.1 gpm · 110.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3,336 psi · 230 bar |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm / 1000 rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490”
What transmission does a 6490 have?
Transmission specifications for the 6490 are below.
| Clutch | Electro-hydraulically operated, electronically controlled, wet VALEO multi-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic DANFOSS steering with double-acting synchronizing cylinder |
| Top speed | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490”
How much does a 6490 weigh?
A 6490 weighs 13,845 lb (6,280 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 13,845 lb · 6,280 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 20,393 lb · 9,250 kg |
| Wheelbase | 120.1 in · 3,050 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 196.4 in · 4,989 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 | 60.6–91.7 in · 1,538–2,330 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 61.7–81.9 in · 1,567–2,080 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490”
What oil does a 6490 take, and how much?
A 6490 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 6490” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 9.0 qt · 8.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 6490?
Within 10% of its 167.8 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Case-IH CVX 170167.8 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2003Side by side with the 6490 →
- Steyr CVT 170167.8 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2003Side by side with the 6490 →
- Massey Ferguson 8240A167.8 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2002Side by side with the 6490 →
- New Holland-Fiat G 170167.8 hp engine, claimed · 1993–2003Side by side with the 6490 →
- Steyr 9170a167.8 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1995Side by side with the 6490 →
- John Deere 4560 (A)167.8 hp engine, claimed · 1992–1994Side by side with the 6490 →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 6490
Is a 6490 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 6490 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 6490 have?
A 6490 has a independent 540 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6490”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 6490 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-74503 · revision 1030278. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document