Compare/Massey Ferguson 6490 vs Massey Ferguson 7140

Massey Ferguson 6490 vs Massey Ferguson 7140

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 6490 vs Massey Ferguson 7140

The Massey Ferguson 6490 and the Massey Ferguson 7140 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 6490 is the lighter machine (14,275 kg vs 16,980 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 7140 holds more fuel (420.1 L vs 355.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 7140 is the newer design (2009 vs 2004). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 6490 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 7140 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

141 hp

140 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Six power shift gears in four ranges.Reference

With 23.1-30R1 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

6490

Dyna-6Reference

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7490

Dyna-VTReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

355.0 LReference

420.1 LReference

Engine

125.3 kWReference

104.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

90.6 kWReference

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Displacement

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 120 mmReference

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Emissions

Tier IIReference

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Power

125.3 kWReference

104.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

18.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Max power

90.6 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

104.9 kWReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

6 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,200 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

Tier IIIReference

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Bore and stroke

4.25x4.70 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

18.5:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Torque

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540.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Engine torque at rated speed

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180.7 kgReference

Transmission

Dyna-6Reference

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Gears

32 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 5 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

Sync ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

Dyna-6 -24F and 24RReference

12 F and 5 RReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

104.4 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

108.3 kWReference

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Type

creeperReference

synchromeshReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

195.0 barReference

Valves

3 to 5Reference

3Reference

Total flow

109.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IIINReference

IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

6912 kgReference

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Front Hitch

optionalReference

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Front lift

3175 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000Reference

540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

108.3 kWReference

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Pump flow

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88.0 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

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4699 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2160Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

301 cmReference

307 cmReference

Weight

14275 to 15465 poundsReference

16,980 Ibs (Maximum ballast level)Reference

Front tire

14.9R28Reference

18.4-26Reference

Rear tire

18.4R38Reference

20.8-38Reference

Ag front

14.9R28Reference

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Ag rear

18.4R38Reference

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Length

500 cmReference

508 cmReference

Width

304 cmReference

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Height

249 cmReference

313 cmReference

Ground clearance

45 cmReference

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Shipping

6589 kgReference

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Operating

7014 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 18.4-26. Rear: 20.8-38Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 540/65-R28. Rear: 680/75-R32Reference

Cab Ballasted weight

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7702 kgReference

ROPS Ballasted weight

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7479 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 6490 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging amps

120Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery options

2Reference

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Charging volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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170Reference

Battery size

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170 AHReference

Test results

Fuel use

32.6 l/hourReference

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Max pull

6862 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

Massey FergusonReference

Cruise control

AvailableReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rear Axle Type

barReference

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Country of manufacturer

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BrazilReference

Capacities

Capacity

402 ciReference

402.8 ciReference

PTO

PTO Power

140 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

availableReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,143 | 1,000@2,160 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

powerReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

39 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)Reference

load sensingReference

Maximum operating pressure

2,900 psiReference

2,828 psiReference

Remote Valves

3 to 5 ValvesReference

3 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category II/IIINReference

Category IIReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

lower-link draft sensingReference

position and draft controlReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category optionalReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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4,699.2 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

249.4 cmReference

313.9 cmReference

Height Over Cab

304.8 cmReference

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Overall Length

543.6 cmReference

508 cmReference

Overall Width

233.4 cmReference

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Drawbar clearance

45.2 cmReference

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Overall weight

6,486.4 kgReference

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Rear Axle Length

297.2 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

18.4R42Reference

20.8-38Reference

Rear wheel tread range

60 to 119 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

11.00x16Reference

18.4-26Reference

Front Wheel tread range

60 to 88 inchesReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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AvailableReference

Speeds

Power

Max Power

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140 hpReference

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.