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Massey Ferguson 5480 vs Massey Ferguson 6490
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 5480 vs Massey Ferguson 6490
The Massey Ferguson 5480 and the Massey Ferguson 6490 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 6490 leads on rated power with 141 hp against 140 hp. Massey Ferguson 5480 is the lighter machine (9,453 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 143.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 5480 is the newer design (2008 vs 2004). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 6490 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 5480 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
140 hp
141 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Four power shift gears in four ranges.Reference
Six power shift gears in four ranges.Reference
Original price
$72,078 (2009 Cab 4WD )Reference
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Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Differential lock
electro-hydraulic rearReference
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Trailer brakes
hydraulicReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
208.2 LReference
355.0 LReference
Engine (gross)
104.4 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
76.9 kWReference
90.6 kWReference
Displacement
4.9 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 134 mmReference
108 x 120 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIIReference
Tier IIReference
Power (gross)
104.4 kWReference
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Maximum Power
115.6 kWReference
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Fuel system
common railReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
18.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Max power
76.9 kWReference
90.6 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
90.4 kWReference
104.9 kWReference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
dieselReference
No of Cylinders
4 cylinderReference
6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,200 RPMReference
2,200 RPMReference
Emissions compliance
Tier IIIReference
Tier IIIReference
Bore and stroke
4.252x5.276 inchesReference
4.25x4.70 inchesReference
Compression ratio
17.5:1Reference
18.5:1Reference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
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125.3 kWReference
Power
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125.3 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dyna-4Reference
Dyna-6Reference
Gears
16 forward and reverseReference
32 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
wet discReference
wet discReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
PowershiftReference
forward and reverse options
Dyna-4 - 16F and 16RReference
Dyna-6 -24F and 24RReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
4WDReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
inboard planetaryReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
85.8 kWReference
104.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
100.6 kWReference
108.3 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
creeperReference
Pump flow
109.8 lpmReference
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Rear Type
III/IIReference
II/IIINReference
Control
electronic draft sensingReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
4168 kgReference
6912 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/540E/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
99.5 kWReference
108.3 kWReference
Pressure
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200.0 barReference
Valves
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3 to 5Reference
Total flow
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109.8 lpmReference
Front Hitch
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optionalReference
Front lift
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3175 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
267 cmReference
301 cmReference
Weight
9453 to 10163 poundsReference
14275 to 15465 poundsReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
14.9R28Reference
2WD Rear tire
460/85R34Reference
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2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 460/85R34Reference
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4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 380/85R24. Rear: 460/85R34Reference
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2WD Optional tires (ag)
Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 460/85R38Reference
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4WD Optional tires (ag)
Front: 380/85R28. Rear: 460/85R38Reference
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Length
436 cmReference
500 cmReference
Width
255 cmReference
304 cmReference
Height (cab)
279 cmReference
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Shipping weight
4609 kgReference
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Rear tire
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18.4R38Reference
Ag front
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14.9R28Reference
Ag rear
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18.4R38Reference
Height
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249 cmReference
Ground clearance
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45 cmReference
Shipping
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6589 kgReference
Operating
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7014 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 5480 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
120Reference
120Reference
Batteries
2Reference
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Battery CCA
600Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Total cold cranking amps
600 CCAReference
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Battery options
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2Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
31.0 l/hourReference
32.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
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6862 kgReference
General
Make & Model
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
SCV control
JoystickReference
JoystickReference
Country of manufacturer
FranceReference
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Cruise control
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AvailableReference
Rear Axle Type
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barReference
Capacities
Capacity
299 ciReference
402 ciReference
Power
Rated Power
140 hpReference
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PTO
PTO Power
115 hpReference
140 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
1,000 RPMReference
Front PTO Power
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availableReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
hydraulic wet discReference
hydraulic wet discReference
Steering type
powerReference
powerReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
open center | closed center optReference
closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category III/IIReference
Category II/IIINReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
electronic draft sensingReference
lower-link draft sensingReference
Pump Rated Output (total)
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39 gpmReference
Maximum operating pressure
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2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves
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3 to 5 ValvesReference
Front Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category optionalReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
279.9 cmReference
304.8 cmReference
Overall Length
436.9 cmReference
543.6 cmReference
Overall Width
255 cmReference
233.4 cmReference
Overall weight
4,609.9 kgReference
6,486.4 kgReference
Overall Height
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249.4 cmReference
Drawbar clearance
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45.2 cmReference
Rear Axle Length
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297.2 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
460/85R34Reference
18.4R42Reference
Front Wheel Type
10.00-16Reference
11.00x16Reference
Rear wheel tread range
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60 to 119 inchesReference
Front Wheel tread range
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60 to 88 inchesReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Seat Suspension
TRUEReference
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.