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Massey Ferguson 1805 vs Massey Ferguson 6497
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1805 vs Massey Ferguson 6497
The Massey Ferguson 1805 and the Massey Ferguson 6497 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 6497 leads on rated power with 200 hp against 193 hp. Massey Ferguson 1805 is the lighter machine (8,164 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 6497 is the newer design (2008 vs 1974). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 6497 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 1805 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
Massey Ferguson
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
193 hp
200 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Six power shift gears in four ranges.Reference
Differential lock
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electro-hydraulic front and rearReference
Trailer brakes
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hydraulicReference
Engine
Engine
156.6 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
121.5 kWReference
111.7 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
paper element with unloaderReference
dryReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2800Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
11.4 LReference
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Coolant capacity
45.0 LReference
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Power at rated engine speed
143.7 kWReference
136.0 kWReference
Max power
121.5 kWReference
111.7 kWReference
Fuel tank
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355.0 LReference
Engine (gross)
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149.1 kWReference
Emissions
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Tier IIIReference
Power (gross)
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149.1 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Fuel Type
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dieselReference
No of Cylinders
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6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
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2,200 RPMReference
Emissions compliance
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Tier IIIReference
Bore and stroke
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4.252x5.276 inchesReference
Compression ratio
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17.5:1Reference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
24 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
hydraulic wet discReference
Transmission
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Dyna-6Reference
Transmission Type
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Semi-PowershiftReference
forward and reverse options
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Dyna-6 - 24-F and 24-RReference
Wheel Drive
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4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
143.9 kWReference
123.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
143.7 kWReference
136.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system
56.8 LReference
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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
Rear Type
optionalReference
III/IIINReference
Rear PTO
optionalReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
540/540E/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
142.9 kWReference
155.8 kWReference
Type
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partial power shiftReference
Pressure
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200.0 barReference
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
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independentReference
Front PTO Type
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1000 (1.375)Reference
Capacities
Fuel
454.2 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
304 cmReference
299 cmReference
Weight
8164 kgReference
17200 to 17460 poundsReference
Front tire
23.1-30Reference
14.9R30Reference
Rear tire
23.1-30Reference
18.4R42Reference
Ag front
18.4-30Reference
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Ag rear
18.4-30Reference
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Length
568 cmReference
543 cmReference
Height (cab)
332 cmReference
304 cmReference
Operating weight
8164 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
10337 kgReference
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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
Bar rear axle
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2997 mmReference
Shipping
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7801 kgReference
Operating
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7919 kgReference
Ballasted
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10850 kgReference
1805 Serial Numbers
1974
9C003184Reference
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1975
9C004227Reference
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1976
9C006806Reference
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1977
9C007858Reference
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Location:
Plate on instrument panel.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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150Reference
Battery CCA
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600Reference
Battery options
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2Reference
Total cold cranking amps
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600 CCAReference
Test results
Fuel use
48.4 l/hourReference
42.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
8519 kgReference
8935 kgReference
Variants
6497
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Dyna-6Reference
7497
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Dyna-VTReference
Massey Ferguson 6497 attachments
General
Make & Model
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Massey FergusonReference
Cruise control
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AvailableReference
SCV control
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JoystickReference
Rear Axle Type
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299.7 cmReference
PTO
PTO Power
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165 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
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1,000 RPMReference
Front PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
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hydraulic wet discReference
Steering type
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powerReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
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39 gpmReference
Hydraulics Type
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closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)Reference
Maximum operating pressure
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2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves
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3 to 5 ValvesReference
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
Height Over Cab
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304.8 cmReference
Overall Length
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543.6 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 Type
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18.4R42Reference
Rear wheel tread range
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60 to 119 inchesReference
Front Wheel Type
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14.9R30Reference
Front Wheel tread range
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60 to 88 inchesReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
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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.