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Massey Ferguson 6499 vs Massey Ferguson 8S.245
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 6499 vs Massey Ferguson 8S.245
The Massey Ferguson 6499 and the Massey Ferguson 8S.245 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 6499 leads on rated power with 215 hp against 213 hp. Massey Ferguson 6499 is the lighter machine (17,200 kg vs 19,180 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 8S.245 holds more fuel (459.9 L vs 355.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 8S.245 is the newer design (2020 vs 2008). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 6499 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 8S.245 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
215 hp
213 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference
Six power shift gears in four ranges.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Differential lock
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automatic front and rearReference
Trailer brakes
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hydraulicReference
Variants
6499
Dyna-6Reference
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7499
Dyna-VTReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
355.0 LReference
499.6 LReference
Engine (gross)
160.3 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
124.5 kWReference
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Displacement
7.4 LReference
7.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 134 mmReference
108 x 134 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIIReference
Stage 5Reference
Power (gross)
160.3 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
17.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
1850Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Max power
124.5 kWReference
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Power at rated engine speed
141.6 kWReference
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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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Exhaust fluid (DEF)
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43.1 LReference
Engine
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180.0 kWReference
Power
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180.0 kWReference
Maximum Power
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194.9 kWReference
Fuel system
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common railReference
Torque
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1100.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Dyna-6Reference
Dyna-VTReference
Gears
24 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
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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)
134.2 kWReference
159.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
161.2 kWReference
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Type
partial power shiftReference
continuously-variable transmissionReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
3 to 5Reference
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Total flow
147.6 lpmReference
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Rear Type
III/IIINReference
IIIReference
Control
lower-link draft sensingReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
7121 kgReference
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Front Hitch
optionalReference
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Front lift
3991 kgReference
4799 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/540E/1000Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
161.2 kWReference
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Rear valves
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5Reference
Front valves
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2Reference
Pump flow
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205.1 lpmReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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10000 kgReference
Engine RPM
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1000@1920Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
299 cmReference
305 cmReference
Weight
17200 to 17460 poundsReference
19180 to 22046 poundsReference
Front tire
14.9R30Reference
540/65R30Reference
Rear tire
18.4R42Reference
650/65R42Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 14.9R30. Rear: 18.4R42Reference
Front: 540/65R30. Rear: 650/65R42Reference
Length
543 cmReference
537 cmReference
Width
249 cmReference
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Height (cab)
304 cmReference
341 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
45 cmReference
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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
8700 kgReference
Operating
7919 kgReference
10000 kgReference
Ballasted
10850 kgReference
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Optional tires (ag)
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Front: 720/55R30. Rear: 900/50R42Reference
Massey Ferguson 6499 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
150Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
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Battery CCA
600Reference
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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
44.7 l/hourReference
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Max pull
10748 kgReference
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General
Make & Model
Massey FergusonReference
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Cruise control
AvailableReference
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SCV control
JoystickReference
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Capacities
Capacity
449 ciReference
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Max capacity
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13700 kgReference
PTO
PTO Power
180 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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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.