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Massey Ferguson 6497

Massey Ferguson 6497 — Row-Crop tractor · 200 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 6497 is a tractor rated at 200 hp, positioning it within the higher-powered category of its class. Manufactured between 2008 and 2012, this model is powered by a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, which drives through four-wheel drive via a powershift transmission. The 6497 has a listed weight of 17200 to 17460 pounds. It is designed to handle land areas of approximately 600 to 1500 acres.

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

Rated power
200 hp
Max power
111.7 kW
Weight
17200 to 17460 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
127 rows
Recorded power
200 hp
Transmissions
24-speed partial power shift
Production years
2008-2012
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Original price was $110 in 750 with 2009Reference
Four-wheel driveReference
Differential lockelectro-hydraulic front and rearReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Trailer brakeshydraulicReference
Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

Variants

6497Dyna-6Reference
7497Dyna-VTReference

Engine

SisuDiesel 7.4L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank355.0 LReference
Engine (gross)149.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)111.7 kWReference
SisuDiesel 74 CTAReference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement7.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke108 x 134 mmReference
EmissionsTier IIIReference
Power (gross)149.1 kWReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Power at rated engine speed136.0 kWReference
Max power111.7 kWReference
Fuel TypedieselReference
No of Cylinders6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,200 RPMReference
Emissions complianceTier IIIReference
Bore and stroke4.252x5.276 inchesReference
Compression ratio17.5:1Reference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Transmission

24-speed partial power shiftReference
TransmissionDyna-6Reference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears24 forward and reverseReference
Clutchhydraulic wet discReference
Six power shift gears in four ranges.Reference
Transmission TypeSemi-PowershiftReference
forward and reverse optionsDyna-6 - 24-F and 24-RReference
Wheel Drive4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)123.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)136.0 kWReference
Typeclosed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)Reference
Pressure200.0 barReference
Valves3 to 5Reference
Total flow109.8 lpmReference
Total flow147.6 lpmReference
Rear TypeIII/IIINReference
Controllower-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)7121 kgReference
Front HitchoptionalReference
Front lift3991 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Rear PTO Type540/540E/1000Reference
Front PTOindependentReference
Front PTO Type1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed155.8 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase299 cmReference
Weight17200 to 17460 poundsReference
Front tire14.9R30Reference
Rear tire18.4R42Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 14.9R30. Rear: 18.4R42Reference
Length543 cmReference
Width249 cmReference
Height (cab)304 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)45 cmReference
Bar rear axle2489 mmReference
Bar rear axle2997 mmReference
Front tread152 to 223 cmReference
Rear tread152 to 302 cmReference
Shipping7801 kgReference
Operating7919 kgReference
Ballasted10850 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 6497 attachments

front-end loaderReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps150Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery CCA600Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery options2Reference
Total cold cranking amps600 CCAReference

Test results

Diesel 24-speed 4WDApril 2007 - May 2007, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2389 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use42.8 l/hourReference
Fuel use45.8 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use42.0 l/hourReference
Gear 3C used for power test.Reference
Max pull8935 kgReference
Gear 1E used for pull test.Reference

General

Make & ModelMassey FergusonReference
Cruise controlAvailableReference
SCV controlJoystickReference
Rear Axle Type299.7 cmReference

Capacities

Capacity449 ciReference

PTO

PTO Power165 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 III/IIINReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Typelower-link draft sensingReference
Front Hitch category (SAE designation)optionalReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab304.8 cmReference
Overall Length543.6 cmReference
Overall Width249.4 cmReference
Drawbar clearance45.2 cmReference
Overall weight7,801.8 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type18.4R42Reference
Rear wheel tread range60 to 119 inchesReference
Front Wheel Type14.9R30Reference
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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