Compare/McCormick Intl MTX185 vs McCormick Intl X6.480

McCormick Intl MTX185 vs McCormick Intl X6.480

Verdict: McCormick Intl MTX185 vs McCormick Intl X6.480

The McCormick Intl MTX185 and the McCormick Intl X6.480 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. McCormick Intl MTX185 leads on rated power with 171 hp against 170 hp. McCormick Intl X6.480 is the lighter machine (5,987 kg vs 15,880 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. McCormick Intl MTX185 holds more fuel (347.1 L vs 269.9 L) for longer stints between fills. McCormick Intl X6.480 is the newer design (2014 vs 2004). In short: choose the McCormick Intl MTX185 for outright pulling power, or the McCormick Intl X6.480 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

McCormick Intl

Fit score

Best match

Clear

McCormick Intl

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

171 hp

170 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

McCormick IntlReference

McCormick Intl (a part of Argo)Reference

Gear 2-3 used for pull test.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Trailer brakes

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pneumaticReference

Engine

Fuel tank

347.1 LReference

269.9 LReference

Engine

146.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

104.7 kWReference

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Displacement

6.7 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

104 x 132 mmReference

Power

146.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

17.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

800.2 NmReference

680.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

104.7 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

127.5 kWReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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37.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

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126.8 kWReference

Engine (max)

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131.2 kWReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Rated Power (gross)

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126.8 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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131.2 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

XtraSpeedReference

T-TronicReference

Gears

32 forward and 24 reverseReference

54 forward and 18 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

119.3 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

143.4 kWReference

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Type

eight-speed power shiftReference

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Pump flow

121.1 lpmReference

87.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

III/IIReference

Control

electronic lower link draft sensingReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

8328 kgReference

8382 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

136.3 kWReference

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Valves

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3 to 5Reference

Front Hitch

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IIReference

Front lift

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3492 kgReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

287 cmReference

271 cmReference

Weight

7262 kgReference

5987 kgReference

Front tire

540/65R30Reference

480/65R28Reference

Rear tire

650/65R42Reference

650/65R38Reference

Ag front

540/65R30Reference

480/65R28Reference

Ag rear

650/65R42Reference

650/65R38Reference

Length

523 cmReference

525 cmReference

Shipping weight

7203 kgReference

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Width

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220 cmReference

Height (cab)

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279 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

120 (optional)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

36.0 l/hourReference

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Max pull

7084 kgReference

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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.