Compare/Massey Ferguson 491 vs Massey Ferguson 5460SA

Massey Ferguson 491 vs Massey Ferguson 5460SA

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 491 vs Massey Ferguson 5460SA

The Massey Ferguson 491 and the Massey Ferguson 5460SA are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 5460SA leads on rated power with 90 hp against 89 hp. Massey Ferguson 491 is the lighter machine (6,812 kg vs 7,838 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 5460SA holds more fuel (140.0 L vs 109.8 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 5460SA for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 491 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

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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

89 hp

90 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Massey FergusonReference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) with low/high ranges and an additional synchronized slow/fast range lever. Synchronized shifting between gears 2-3 and the slow/fast range.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

109.8 LReference

140.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

66.4 kWReference

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Displacement

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 127 mmReference

100 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIReference

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Power (gross)

66.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

18.2:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

382.4 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Max power

64.0 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

58.8 kWReference

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Engine

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78.3 kWReference

Power

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78.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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SpeedshiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

57.4 kWReference

67.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

64.0 kWReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

open centerReference

Valves

2 or 3Reference

3Reference

Pump flow

37.9 lpmReference

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SCV flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Total flow

94.6 lpmReference

98.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

30.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1904 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

330mm dry discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1900Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

62.8 kWReference

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Pressure

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210.3 barReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2993 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

236 cmReference

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Weight

6812 to 8025 poundsReference

7838 to 8610 poundsReference

Front tire

12.4-24Reference

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Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

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Ag front

12.4-24Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-30Reference

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Length

393 cmReference

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Width

203 cmReference

200 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

37 cmReference

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2WD ROPS Shipping

3089 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Shipping

3299 kgReference

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2WD Cab Shipping

3430 kgReference

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4WD Cab Shipping

3640 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Operating

3372 kgReference

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Height

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246 cmReference

2WD Weight

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3555 kgReference

4WD Weight

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3905 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 491 attachments

491 Serial Numbers

2004

BN00001Reference

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2005

BP00001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Charging amps

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120Reference

Battery CCA

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505Reference

Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson 491 Height

ROPS

260 cmReference

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Height (Folded ROPS)

201 cmReference

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Cab

269 cmReference

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Exhaust

274 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

18.5 l/hourReference

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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.