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Massey Ferguson 2745 vs Massey Ferguson 6490
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 2745 vs Massey Ferguson 6490
The Massey Ferguson 2745 and the Massey Ferguson 6490 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 2745 leads on rated power with 143 hp against 141 hp. Massey Ferguson 2745 is the lighter machine (12,500 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 holds more fuel (355.0 L vs 329.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 6490 is the newer design (2004 vs 1978). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 2745 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 6490 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
143 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
Final drives
planetaryReference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
329.3 LReference
355.0 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
91.2 kWReference
90.6 kWReference
Displacement
8.8 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 121 mmReference
108 x 120 mmReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
18.4:1Reference
18.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2200Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
113.6 LReference
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Coolant capacity
47.3 LReference
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Power at rated engine speed
106.9 kWReference
104.9 kWReference
Max power
91.2 kWReference
90.6 kWReference
Engine
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125.3 kWReference
Emissions
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Tier IIReference
Power
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125.3 kWReference
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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4.25x4.70 inchesReference
Compression ratio
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18.5:1Reference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Transmission
Multi-PowerReference
Dyna-6Reference
Gears
8 forward and 6 reverseReference
32 forward and reverseReference
Transmission Type
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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)
106.9 kWReference
108.3 kWReference
Type
mechanical shuttleReference
creeperReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
3 to 5Reference
Pump flow
64.7 lpmReference
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Steering flow
21.6 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
II/IIINReference
Control
position control and lower-link draft sensingReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
356mm dual cerametallic dry discReference
wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/540E/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2090Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
98.6 kWReference
108.3 kWReference
Pressure
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200.0 barReference
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
Dimensions
Wheelbase
279 cmReference
301 cmReference
Weight
12500 to 15190 poundsReference
14275 to 15465 poundsReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
14.9R28Reference
Rear tire
20.8-38Reference
18.4R38Reference
Ag front
11.00-16Reference
14.9R28Reference
Ag rear
20.8-38Reference
18.4R38Reference
Length
461 cmReference
500 cmReference
Width
319 cmReference
304 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
60 cmReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
39 cmReference
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Rear axle
95 mmReference
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Front tread
177 to 228 cmReference
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Rear tread
157 to 327 cmReference
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Shipping
5670 kgReference
6589 kgReference
Operating
6890 kgReference
7014 kgReference
Ballasted
8840 kgReference
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Steering wheel
223 cmReference
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Height
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249 cmReference
Ground clearance
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45 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 2745 attachments
2745 Serial Numbers
1978
9R000733Reference
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1979
9R003482Reference
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1980
9R007282Reference
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1981
9R010307Reference
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1982
9R013230Reference
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1983
9R013525Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate to the left of the tractor's instrument panel.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
58Reference
120Reference
Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery options
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2Reference
Massey Ferguson 2745 Height
Hood
181 cmReference
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Cab
284 cmReference
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Test results
Fuel use
38.6 l/hourReference
32.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
6979 kgReference
6862 kgReference
Speeds
Variants
6490
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Dyna-6Reference
7490
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Dyna-VTReference
Massey Ferguson 6490 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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barReference
Capacities
Capacity
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402 ciReference
PTO
PTO Power
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140 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 II/IIINReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
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lower-link draft sensingReference
Front Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category optionalReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
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249.4 cmReference
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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233.4 cmReference
Drawbar clearance
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45.2 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 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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11.00x16Reference
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.