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Massey Ferguson 7490 vs Massey Ferguson 8140
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 7490 vs Massey Ferguson 8140
The Massey Ferguson 7490 and the Massey Ferguson 8140 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 8140 leads on rated power with 145 hp against 143 hp. Massey Ferguson 8140 is the lighter machine (6,350 kg vs 6,869 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 7490 is the newer design (2004 vs 1995). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 8140 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 7490 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
143 hp
145 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Drawbar performanceReference
liquid-cooledReference
Variants
6490
Dyna-6Reference
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7490
Dyna-VTReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
355.0 LReference
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Engine
125.3 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
85.8 kWReference
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Displacement
6.6 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 120 mmReference
108 x 120 mmReference
Power
125.3 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dual dry elementReference
Compression
18.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Max power
85.8 kWReference
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Power at rated engine speed
106.8 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
4.252x4.724 inchesReference
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Compression ratio
18.5:1Reference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
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Coolant capacity
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26.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dyna-VTReference
DynashiftReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
32 forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
12.5 LReference
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Transmission Type
CVTReference
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Wheel Drive
4WDReference
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Rear Axle Drive Type
planetaryReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
104.4 kWReference
108.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
115.1 kWReference
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Type
closed centerReference
four-speed power shiftReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
202.1 barReference
Valves
3 or 4Reference
3 or 4Reference
Total flow
109.8 lpmReference
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Rear Type
II/IIINReference
IIIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
6478 kgReference
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Front Hitch
optionalReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/540E/1000Reference
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
114.2 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
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74.9 LReference
Pump flow
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110.1 lpmReference
Control
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electronic draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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6552 kgReference
Clutch
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230mm wet discReference
Engine RPM
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1000@2090Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
301 cmReference
292 cmReference
Weight
6869 kgReference
6350 kgReference
Front tire
14.9R28Reference
11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4R38Reference
20.8R-38Reference
Ag front
14.9R28Reference
11.00-16Reference
Ag rear
18.4R38Reference
20.8R-38Reference
Length
522 cmReference
546 cmReference
Width
203 cmReference
238 cmReference
Height
309 cmReference
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Operating weight
6869 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
7649 kgReference
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Ground clearance
35 cmReference
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Height (cab)
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292 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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153 to 252 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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155 to 229 cmReference
Rear tread
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152 to 301 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 7490 attachments
Electrical
Charging amps
150 (optional)Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
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Battery CCA
505Reference
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Total cold cranking amps
505 CCAReference
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Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
35.2 l/hourReference
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General
Make & Model
Massey FergusonReference
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Cruise control
AvailableReference
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Differential lock
electro-hydraulic front and rearReference
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SCV control
JoystickReference
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Rear Axle Type
barReference
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Country of manufacturer
franceReference
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Capacities
Capacity
402.5 ciReference
74.9 LReference
Fuel
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329.3 LReference
PTO
PTO Power
140 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)
29 gpmReference
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Hydraulics Type
closed centerReference
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Maximum operating pressure
2,900 psiReference
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Remote Valves
3 to 4 ValvesReference
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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category III/IIINReference
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Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
309.9 cmReference
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Height Over Cab
304.8 cmReference
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Overall Length
523 cmReference
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Overall Width
203.2 cmReference
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Drawbar clearance
35.6 cmReference
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Overall weight
7,302.8 kgReference
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Rear Axle Length
300 cmReference
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Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
18.4R38Reference
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Front Wheel Type
14.9R28Reference
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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 8140 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.