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Massey Ferguson 6497 vs Massey Ferguson 8270
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 6497 vs Massey Ferguson 8270
The Massey Ferguson 6497 and the Massey Ferguson 8270 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 8270 leads on rated power with 205 hp against 200 hp. Massey Ferguson 8270 is the lighter machine (9,795 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 8270 holds more fuel (454.2 L vs 355.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 6497 is the newer design (2008 vs 1999). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 8270 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 6497 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
205 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Six power shift gears in four ranges.Reference
Gear 6 used for pull test.Reference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic front and rearReference
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Trailer brakes
hydraulicReference
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Original price
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$118,100Reference
Variants
6497
Dyna-6Reference
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7497
Dyna-VTReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
355.0 LReference
454.2 LReference
Engine (gross)
149.1 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
111.7 kWReference
123.1 kWReference
Displacement
7.4 LReference
8.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 134 mmReference
111 x 145 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIIReference
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Power (gross)
149.1 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
136.0 kWReference
153.2 kWReference
Max power
111.7 kWReference
123.1 kWReference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
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No of Cylinders
6 cylinderReference
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Rated engine speed
2,200 RPMReference
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Emissions compliance
Tier IIIReference
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Bore and stroke
4.252x5.276 inchesReference
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Compression ratio
17.5:1Reference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
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Coolant capacity
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30.3 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dyna-6Reference
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Gears
24 forward and reverseReference
18 forward and 9 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
wet discReference
Transmission Type
Semi-PowershiftReference
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forward and reverse options
Dyna-6 - 24-F and 24-RReference
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Wheel Drive
4WDReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
123.0 kWReference
149.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
136.0 kWReference
161.6 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
3 to 5Reference
4Reference
Total flow
147.6 lpmReference
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Rear Type
III/IIINReference
IIIReference
Control
lower-link draft sensingReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
7121 kgReference
7257 kgReference
Front Hitch
optionalReference
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Front lift
3991 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/540E/1000Reference
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
158.3 kWReference
Pump flow
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147.6 lpmReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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10000 kgReference
Engine RPM
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1000@2090Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
299 cmReference
307 cmReference
Weight
17200 to 17460 poundsReference
9795 kgReference
Front tire
14.9R30Reference
16.9R-28Reference
Rear tire
18.4R42Reference
18.4R-42Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 14.9R30. Rear: 18.4R42Reference
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Length
543 cmReference
515 cmReference
Width
249 cmReference
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Height (cab)
304 cmReference
307 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
45 cmReference
43 cmReference
Bar rear axle
2997 mmReference
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Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
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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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Ag front
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16.9R-28Reference
Ag rear
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18.4R-42Reference
Height (exhaust)
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312 cmReference
Operating weight
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9795 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 6497 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
150Reference
130Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
600Reference
950Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery options
2Reference
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Total cold cranking amps
600 CCAReference
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Test results
Fuel use
42.0 l/hourReference
50.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
8935 kgReference
9419 kgReference
General
Make & Model
Massey FergusonReference
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Cruise control
AvailableReference
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SCV control
JoystickReference
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Rear Axle Type
299.7 cmReference
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Capacities
Capacity
449 ciReference
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PTO
PTO Power
165 hpReference
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Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
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Front PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Steering & brakes
Brakes
hydraulic wet discReference
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Steering type
powerReference
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Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
39 gpmReference
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Hydraulics Type
closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)Reference
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Maximum operating pressure
2,900 psiReference
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Remote Valves
3 to 5 ValvesReference
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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category III/IIINReference
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Rear Hitch Sensing Type
lower-link draft sensingReference
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Front Hitch category (SAE designation)
optionalReference
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Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
304.8 cmReference
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Overall Length
543.6 cmReference
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Overall Width
249.4 cmReference
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Drawbar clearance
45.2 cmReference
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Overall weight
7,801.8 kgReference
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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
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Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
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Seat Suspension
TRUEReference
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Massey Ferguson 8270 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.