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Massey Ferguson 1155 vs Massey Ferguson 6490
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1155 vs Massey Ferguson 6490
The Massey Ferguson 1155 and the Massey Ferguson 6490 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 141 hp. Massey Ferguson 1155 is the lighter machine (11,750 kg vs 14,275 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 6490 is the newer design (2004 vs 1973). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Massey Ferguson
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
141 hp
141 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
With 18.4x38 rear tires.Reference
Six power shift gears in four ranges.Reference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
87.2 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
87.8 kWReference
90.6 kWReference
Displacement
8.9 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 121 mmReference
108 x 120 mmReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
18.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.9 LReference
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Coolant capacity
47.3 LReference
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Power at rated engine speed
105.1 kWReference
104.9 kWReference
Max power
87.8 kWReference
90.6 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
dieselReference
No of Cylinders
8-cylinderReference
6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,200Reference
2,200 RPMReference
Bore and stroke
4.25x4.75 inchesReference
4.25x4.70 inchesReference
Compression ratio
17.5:1Reference
18.5:1Reference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Fuel tank
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355.0 LReference
Engine
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125.3 kWReference
Emissions
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Tier IIReference
Power
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125.3 kWReference
Emissions compliance
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Tier IIIReference
Transmission
Transmission
Multi-PowerReference
Dyna-6Reference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
32 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
35.6mm dry discReference
wet discReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
PowershiftReference
forward and reverse options
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Dyna-6 -24F and 24RReference
Wheel Drive
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4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
104.4 kWReference
104.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
105.1 kWReference
108.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system
83.3 LReference
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Type
gearReference
creeperReference
Capacity
83.3 LReference
402 ciReference
Pressure
144.8 barReference
200.0 barReference
Pump flow
75.7 lpmReference
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Rear Type
II/IIIReference
II/IIINReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/540E/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2000Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
100.0 kWReference
108.3 kWReference
Valves
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3 to 5Reference
Total flow
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109.8 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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6912 kgReference
Front Hitch
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optionalReference
Front lift
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3175 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
208.2 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
276 cmReference
301 cmReference
Weight
11750 to 14905 poundsReference
14275 to 15465 poundsReference
Front tire
14L-16Reference
14.9R28Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
18.4R38Reference
Ag front
14L-16Reference
14.9R28Reference
Ag rear
18.4-38Reference
18.4R38Reference
Length
457 cmReference
500 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
66 cmReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
40 cmReference
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Rear axle
82 by 2895 mmReference
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Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
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Rear tread
152 to 304 cmReference
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Shipping
5896 kgReference
6589 kgReference
Operating
6760 kgReference
7014 kgReference
Ballasted
9280 kgReference
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Steering wheel
200 cmReference
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Width
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304 cmReference
Height
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249 cmReference
Ground clearance
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45 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 1155 attachments
1155 Serial Numbers
1972
9B36563Reference
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1973
9B36851Reference
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1974
9B42685Reference
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1975
9B50494Reference
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1976
9B58735Reference
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1977
9B66276Reference
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1978
9B74241Reference
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1979
9B76058Reference
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Location:
Ahead of instrument panel on left side.Reference
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Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging amps
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120Reference
Battery options
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2Reference
Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 1155 Height
Hood
197 cmReference
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Cab
288 cmReference
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Test results
Fuel use
34.1 l/hourReference
32.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
7089 kgReference
6862 kgReference
Speeds
General
Make & Model
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Rear Axle Type
238.8 cmReference
barReference
Country of manufacturer
Row-Crop tractorReference
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Cruise control
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AvailableReference
SCV control
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JoystickReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
PTO Power
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140 hpReference
Rear PTO RPM
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1,000 RPMReference
Front PTO Power
—
availableReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
hydraulic wet discReference
hydraulic wet discReference
Steering type
powerReference
powerReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
closed centerReference
closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)Reference
Maximum operating pressure
2,100 psiReference
2,900 psiReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category II/IIIReference
Category II/IIINReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
position and draft controlReference
lower-link draft sensingReference
Pump Rated Output (total)
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39 gpmReference
Remote Valves
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3 to 5 ValvesReference
Front Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category optionalReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Length
457.2 cmReference
543.6 cmReference
Drawbar clearance
40.9 cmReference
45.2 cmReference
Front axle clearance
66.8 cmReference
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Overall Height
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249.4 cmReference
Height Over Cab
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304.8 cmReference
Overall Width
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233.4 cmReference
Overall weight
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6,486.4 kgReference
Rear Axle Length
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297.2 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear wheel tread range
18.4-38 inchReference
60 to 119 inchesReference
Front Wheel tread range
Option 1: 14L-16\\nOption 2: 60 to 88 inchesReference
60 to 88 inchesReference
Rear Wheel Type
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18.4R42Reference
Front Wheel Type
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11.00x16Reference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential
Cab standard.Reference
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Seat Suspension
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TRUEReference
Variants
6490
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Dyna-6Reference
7490
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Dyna-VTReference
Massey Ferguson 6490 attachments
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

