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Massey Ferguson 7497 vs Massey Ferguson 7720
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 7497 vs Massey Ferguson 7720
The Massey Ferguson 7497 and the Massey Ferguson 7720 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 7720 leads on rated power with 185 hp against 181 hp. Massey Ferguson 7720 is the lighter machine (6,999 kg vs 16,372 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 7720 holds more fuel (431.5 L vs 355.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 7720 is the newer design (2015 vs 2009). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 7720 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 7497 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
181 hp
185 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference
Pull at 5 kphReference
Pull at 2.70 KPHReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Differential lock
electro-hydraulic front and rearReference
full-locking electro-hydraulicReference
Original price
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$203,811 (2015 Dyna-VT Premium )Reference
Variants
6497
Dyna-6Reference
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7497
Dyna-VTReference
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MT585B
similar Challenger modelReference
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Engine
Engine
152.9 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
111.3 kWReference
103.6 kWReference
Displacement
7.4 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 121 mmReference
108 x 120 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIIReference
Tier 4Reference
Power
152.9 kWReference
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Maximum Power
167.8 kWReference
149.1 kWReference
Starter type
electricReference
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Max power
111.3 kWReference
103.6 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
134.9 kWReference
133.3 kWReference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
dieselReference
No of Cylinders
6 cylinderReference
6 cylinderReference
Emissions compliance
Tier IIIReference
Tier 4 | selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Bore and stroke
4.25x4.78 inchesReference
4.252x4.724 inchesReference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
electronic viscous fanReference
Engine (gross)
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138.0 kWReference
Engine (max)
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149.1 kWReference
Emission control
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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Power (gross)
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138.0 kWReference
Fuel system
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common railReference
Air cleaner
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dual dry elementReference
Rated RPM
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2100Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Rated engine speed
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2,100 RPMReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dyna-VTReference
Dyna-VTReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (two-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission Type
CVTReference
PowershiftReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
4WDReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
inboard planetaryReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
123.0 kWReference
115.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
155.0 kWReference
148.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system
57.9 LReference
99.9 LReference
Type
continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference
continuously-variable transmission (CVT)Reference
Capacity
57.9 LReference
99.9 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
3 or 4Reference
3 to 5Reference
Total flow
149.9 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIIReference
IIIReference
Control
lower-link draft sensingReference
electronic lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
7321 kgReference
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Front Hitch
optionalReference
IIINReference
Front lift
3991 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulicReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/540E/1000Reference
540/540E/1000/1000EReference
Power at rated PTO speed
152.0 kWReference
147.5 kWReference
Pump flow
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189.2 lpmReference
SCV flow
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92.0 lpmReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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7030 kgReference
Front lift (at ends)
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3607 kgReference
Drawbar
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Cat. 2Reference
Capacities
Fuel
355.8 LReference
431.5 LReference
Fuel tank
355.8 LReference
431.5 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
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53.0 LReference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
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53 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
299 cmReference
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Weight
16372 to 17685 poundsReference
6999 kgReference
Length
533 cmReference
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Width
299 cmReference
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Height (cab)
304 cmReference
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Shipping weight
7426 kgReference
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Operating weight
8021 kgReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
40 cmReference
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Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
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Front tire
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420/85R28Reference
Rear tire
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480/80R42Reference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 420/85R28. Rear: 480/80R42Reference
Bar rear axle
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94 by 2844 mmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
175Reference
240Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
600Reference
600Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Total cold cranking amps
600 CCAReference
600 CCAReference
Test results
Fuel use
42.4 l/hourReference
40.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
7876 kgReference
7312 kgReference
General
Make & Model
Massey FergusonReference
Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference
Cruise control
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
SCV control
JoystickReference
JoystickReference
Rear Axle Type
BarReference
BarReference
Country of manufacturer
FranceReference
FranceReference
Drawbar category
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Cat. 2Reference
Hydraulics
Capacity Valves
24 ValvesReference
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Pump Rated Output (total)
39.6 gpmReference
50 gpmReference
Hydraulics Type
Closed CenterReference
Closed Center Load SensingReference
Maximum operating pressure
2,900 psiReference
2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves
3 or 4 ValvesReference
3 to 5 ValvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IIIReference
Category IIIReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
lower-link draft sensingReference
electronic lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
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7,030.7 kgReference
Front Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category IIINReference
PTO
PTO Power
165 hpReference
155 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
1,000 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
Hydraulic Wet discReference
Wet DiscReference
Steering type
PowerReference
PowerReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
304.8 cmReference
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Overall Length
533.4 cmReference
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Overall Width
300 cmReference
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Drawbar clearance
40.6 cmReference
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Overall weight
7,426.2 kgReference
6,998.9 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Front Wheel tread range
60 to 88 inchesReference
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Rear Wheel Type
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480/80R42Reference
Front Wheel Type
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420/85R28.Reference
Operator station
Cab Availability
Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference
AvailableReference
Seat Suspension
TRUEReference
TRUEReference
Power
Rated Power
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185 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.