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Massey Ferguson 6490

Massey Ferguson 6490 — Model year 2004-20072008-2012 · 141 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 6490 is a tractor model with a rating of approximately 141 hp, positioning it at the higher end of its class in terms of power. Production of this model took place from 2004 to 2012. It features a 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. The operating weight of the 6490 ranges from 14275 to 15465 pounds, with a suitable operating area of 200 to 800 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
141 hp
Max power
108.3 kW
Weight
14275 to 15465 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
120 rows
Recorded power
141 hp
Transmissions
24-speed six-speed power shift
Production years
2004-2012
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Beauvais, FranceReference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Independent hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

Variants

6490Dyna-6Reference
7490Dyna-VTReference

Engine

Sisu 6.6L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank355.0 LReference
Engine125.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)90.6 kWReference
SisuReference
turbocharged intercooled dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke108 x 120 mmReference
EmissionsTier IIReference
Power125.3 kWReference
Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference
Compression18.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Max power108.3 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed104.9 kWReference
Max power90.6 kWReference
Fuel TypedieselReference
No of Cylinders6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,200 RPMReference
Emissions complianceTier IIIReference
Bore and stroke4.25x4.70 inchesReference
Compression ratio18.5:1Reference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Transmission

24-speed six-speed power shiftReference
32-speed creeperReference
TransmissionDyna-6Reference
Typesix-speed power shiftReference
Gears24 forward and reverseReference
Clutchwet discReference
Six power shift gears in four ranges.Reference
TypecreeperReference
Gears32 forward and reverseReference
Transmission TypePowershiftReference
forward and reverse optionsDyna-6 -24F and 24RReference
Wheel Drive4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)104.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)108.3 kWReference
Typeclosed center PFCReference
Pressure200.0 barReference
Valves3 to 5Reference
Total flow109.8 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IIINReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)6912 kgReference
Front HitchoptionalReference
Front lift3175 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/540E/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed108.3 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase305 cmReference
Wheelbase301 cmReference
Weight14275 to 15465 poundsReference
Front tire14.9R28Reference
Rear tire18.4R38Reference
Ag front14.9R28Reference
Ag rear18.4R38Reference
Length502 cmReference
Length500 cmReference
Width304 cmReference
Height249 cmReference
Ground clearance45 cmReference
Shipping6475 kgReference
Shipping6589 kgReference
Operating7014 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 6490 attachments

front-end loaderReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging amps120Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery options2Reference

Test results

Diesel 32-speed 4WDMarch 2004 - June 2004, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2200 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use31.0 l/hourReference
Fuel use32.9 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use32.6 l/hourReference
Gear 4TA used for power test.Reference
Max pull6862 kgReference
Gear 2TB used for pull test.Reference

General

Make & ModelMassey FergusonReference
Cruise controlAvailableReference
SCV controlJoystickReference
Rear Axle TypebarReference

Capacities

Capacity402 ciReference

PTO

PTO Power140 hpReference
Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM1,000 RPMReference
Front PTO PoweravailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakeshydraulic wet discReference
Steering typepowerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)39 gpmReference
Hydraulics Typeclosed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)Reference
Maximum operating pressure2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves3 to 5 ValvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category II/IIINReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Typelower-link draft sensingReference
Front Hitch category (SAE designation)Category optionalReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height249.4 cmReference
Height Over Cab304.8 cmReference
Overall Length543.6 cmReference
Overall Width233.4 cmReference
Drawbar clearance45.2 cmReference
Overall weight6,486.4 kgReference
Rear Axle Length297.2 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type18.4R42Reference
Rear wheel tread range60 to 119 inchesReference
Front Wheel Type11.00x16Reference
Front Wheel tread range60 to 88 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference
Seat SuspensionTRUEReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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