Compare/Massey Ferguson 1800 vs Massey Ferguson 6499

Massey Ferguson 1800 vs Massey Ferguson 6499

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1800 vs Massey Ferguson 6499

The Massey Ferguson 1800 and the Massey Ferguson 6499 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 6499 leads on rated power with 215 hp against 210 hp. Massey Ferguson 1800 is the lighter machine (7,860 kg vs 17,200 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 6499 is the newer design (2008 vs 1971). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 6499 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 1800 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

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Best match

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Rated power

210 hp

215 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Six power shift gears in four ranges.Reference

Engine

156.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

134.2 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

127.8 kWReference

124.5 kWReference

Displacement

10.4 LReference

7.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 127 mmReference

108 x 134 mmReference

Power

156.6 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

16.5:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

2200Reference

Torque

642.7 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

11.4 LReference

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Coolant capacity

45.0 LReference

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Max power

127.8 kWReference

124.5 kWReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

8-cylinderReference

6 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,800Reference

2,200 RPMReference

Engine torque at rated speed

215 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

4.50x5.00 inchesReference

4.252x5.276 inchesReference

Compression ratio

16.5:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Cooling system

liquid-cooled V-8Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Fuel tank

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355.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

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160.3 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

Power (gross)

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160.3 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Power at rated engine speed

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141.6 kWReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier IIIReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

14-inch dry discReference

hydraulic wet discReference

Transmission Type

GearReference

Semi-PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Dyna-6- 24-F and 24-RReference

Transmission

—

Dyna-6Reference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

Capacities

Fuel

454.2 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

56.8 LReference

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Type

gearReference

partial power shiftReference

Capacity

56.8 LReference

449 ciReference

Valves

2 or 3Reference

3 to 5Reference

Pump flow

94.6 lpmReference

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Total flow

189.2 lpmReference

147.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

94.6 lpmReference

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Rear PTO

optionalReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540/540E/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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134.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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161.2 kWReference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Rear Type

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III/IIINReference

Control

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lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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7121 kgReference

Front Hitch

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optionalReference

Front lift

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3991 kgReference

Front PTO

—

independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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161.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

304 cmReference

299 cmReference

Weight

7860 kgReference

17200 to 17460 poundsReference

Front tire

23.1-30Reference

14.9R30Reference

Rear tire

23.1-30Reference

18.4R42Reference

Ag front

23.1-34Reference

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Ag rear

23.1-34Reference

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Length

533 cmReference

543 cmReference

Height (cab)

330 cmReference

304 cmReference

Operating weight

7860 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

9870 kgReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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Front tread

172 to 223 cmReference

152 to 223 cmReference

Rear tread

172 to 223 cmReference

152 to 302 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 14.9R30. Rear: 18.4R42Reference

Width

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249 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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45 cmReference

Shipping

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7801 kgReference

Operating

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7919 kgReference

Ballasted

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10850 kgReference

1800 Serial Numbers

1971

9C001007Reference

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1972

9C001912Reference

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1973

9C002463Reference

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1974

9C003184Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate on the tractor's instrument panel.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

60Reference

150Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery options

2Reference

Battery CCA

—

600Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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600 CCAReference

Test results

Fuel use

48.8 l/hourReference

44.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

8360 kgReference

10748 kgReference

General

Make & Model

Massey FergusonReference

Cruise control

—

AvailableReference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Power

Rated Power

210 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

PTO Power

—

180 hpReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)Reference

Remote Valves

2 or 3Reference

3 to 5 valvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

25 gpm (25 gpm)Reference

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Pump Rated Output (total)

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39 gpmReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,900 psiReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category III/IIINReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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lower-link draft sensingReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

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optionalReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

330.2 cmReference

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Overall Length

533.4 cmReference

543.6 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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304.8 cmReference

Overall Width

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249.4 cmReference

Drawbar clearance

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45.2 cmReference

Overall weight

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7,801.8 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

23.1-30, 18.4-30, 18.4-38, 23.1-34, 23.1-34 inchReference

60 to 119 inchesReference

Rear Wheel Type

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18.4R42Reference

Front Wheel Type

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14.9R30Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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60 to 88 inchesReference

Variants

6499

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Dyna-6Reference

7499

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Dyna-VTReference

Massey Ferguson 6499 attachments

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

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.