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Massey Ferguson 6497 vs Massey Ferguson 7499
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 6497 vs Massey Ferguson 7499
The Massey Ferguson 6497 and the Massey Ferguson 7499 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 197 hp. Massey Ferguson 7499 is the lighter machine (16,372 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 7499 holds more fuel (355.8 L vs 355.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 7499 is the newer design (2009 vs 2008). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 6497 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 7499 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
200 hp
197 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Six power shift gears in four ranges.Reference
Pull at 5 kphReference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic front and rearReference
electro-hydraulic front and rearReference
Trailer brakes
hydraulicReference
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Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
Variants
6497
Dyna-6Reference
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6499
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Dyna-6Reference
7497
Dyna-VTReference
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7499
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Dyna-VTReference
MT595B
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similar Challenger modelReference
Engine
Fuel tank
355.0 LReference
355.8 LReference
Engine (gross)
149.1 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
111.7 kWReference
121.1 kWReference
Displacement
7.4 LReference
7.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 134 mmReference
108 x 134 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIIReference
Tier IIIReference
Power (gross)
149.1 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
136.0 kWReference
146.6 kWReference
Max power
111.7 kWReference
121.1 kWReference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
dieselReference
No of Cylinders
6 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
4.25x5.28 inchesReference
Compression ratio
17.5:1Reference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
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164.1 kWReference
Power
—
164.1 kWReference
Maximum Power
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179.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dyna-6Reference
Dyna-VTReference
Gears
24 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (two-range)Reference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
electro-hydraulicReference
Transmission Type
Semi-PowershiftReference
CVTReference
forward and reverse options
Dyna-6 - 24-F and 24-RReference
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Wheel Drive
4WDReference
4WDReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
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inboard planetaryReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
123.0 kWReference
134.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
136.0 kWReference
162.0 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
3 to 5Reference
3 or 4Reference
Total flow
147.6 lpmReference
149.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
IIIReference
Control
lower-link draft sensingReference
lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
7121 kgReference
7321 kgReference
Front Hitch
optionalReference
optionalReference
Front lift
3991 kgReference
3991 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/540E/1000Reference
540/540E/1000Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
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Front PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
155.8 kWReference
160.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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57.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
299 cmReference
299 cmReference
Weight
17200 to 17460 poundsReference
16372 to 17685 poundsReference
Front tire
14.9R30Reference
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Rear tire
18.4R42Reference
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Standard tires (ag)
Front: 14.9R30. Rear: 18.4R42Reference
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Length
543 cmReference
533 cmReference
Width
249 cmReference
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Height (cab)
304 cmReference
304 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
45 cmReference
40 cmReference
Bar rear axle
2997 mmReference
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Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
152 to 223 cmReference
Rear tread
152 to 302 cmReference
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Shipping
7801 kgReference
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Operating
7919 kgReference
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Ballasted
10850 kgReference
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Short axle Width
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246 cmReference
Long axle Width
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299 cmReference
Shipping weight
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7426 kgReference
Operating weight
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8021 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 6497 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
150Reference
175Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
600Reference
600Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery options
2Reference
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Total cold cranking amps
600 CCAReference
600 CCAReference
Test results
Fuel use
42.0 l/hourReference
46.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
8935 kgReference
7976 kgReference
General
Make & Model
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Cruise control
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
SCV control
JoystickReference
JoystickReference
Rear Axle Type
299.7 cmReference
BarReference
Country of manufacturer
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FranceReference
Capacities
Capacity
449 ciReference
57.9 LReference
Fuel
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355.8 LReference
PTO
PTO Power
165 hpReference
180 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
1,000 RPMReference
Front PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Steering & brakes
Brakes
hydraulic wet discReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Steering type
powerReference
PowerReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
39 gpmReference
39.6 gpmReference
Hydraulics Type
closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)Reference
Closed CenterReference
Maximum operating pressure
2,900 psiReference
2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves
3 to 5 ValvesReference
3 or 4 ValvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category III/IIINReference
Category IIIReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
lower-link draft sensingReference
lower-link draft sensingReference
Front Hitch category (SAE designation)
optionalReference
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Capacity Valves
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24 ValvesReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
304.8 cmReference
304.8 cmReference
Overall Length
543.6 cmReference
533.4 cmReference
Overall Width
249.4 cmReference
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Drawbar clearance
45.2 cmReference
40.6 cmReference
Overall weight
7,801.8 kgReference
7,426.2 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
18.4R42Reference
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Rear wheel tread range
60 to 119 inchesReference
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Front Wheel Type
14.9R30Reference
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Front Wheel tread range
60 to 88 inchesReference
60 to 88 inchesReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference
Seat Suspension
TRUEReference
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.