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Ford-New Holland 6610 vs Massey Ferguson 492

Ford-New Holland 6610 Tractor
Ford-New HollandModel A

Ford-New Holland 6610

Utility

power
78.4 hp
displacement
268 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 6610 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 492

Utility

power
99 hp
displacement
269 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 492 specs
Ford-New HollandFord-New Holland 6610
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 492

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 492 higher · +20.6 hp (+26%)
661078.4 hp
49299 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

6610 is in the 70th percentile; 492 is in the 82nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 492 higher · +1 ci (<1%)
6610268 ci
492269 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

6610 is in the 75th percentile; 492 is in the 78th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
66104
4924
Median Utility Tractor4

6610 is in the 50th percentile; 492 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 492 higher · +4 (+50%)
66108
49212
Median Utility Tractor12

6610 is in the 23rd percentile; 492 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

6610 (A)492 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord-New Holland 6610Massey Ferguson 492Difference
ManufacturerFord-New HollandMassey Ferguson—
Model6610492—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord-New Holland 6610Massey Ferguson 492Difference
ManufacturerFordPerkins—
ModelFord1104C-44T—
Power Output78.4hp99hp▲ 492+20.6 hp · +26%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ 492+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement268ci269ci▲ 492+1 ci · <1%
Bore4.4in4.1in▲ 6610+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke4.4in5in▲ 492+0.6 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecFord-New Holland 6610Massey Ferguson 492Difference
TypeSynchromeshPartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord-New Holland 6610Massey Ferguson 492Difference
Length145in155in▲ 492+10 in · +7%
Width68.5in80in▲ 492+11.5 in · +17%
Height95.7inNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecFord-New Holland 6610Massey Ferguson 492Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePower assistPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord-New Holland 6610Massey Ferguson 492Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord-New Holland 6610Massey Ferguson 492Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity4,145lb4,200lb▲ 492+55 lb · +1%

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord-New Holland 6610Massey Ferguson 492Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePower assistPower—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical wet discHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecFord-New Holland 6610Massey Ferguson 492Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord-New Holland 6610Massey Ferguson 492Difference
Coolant3.4galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecFord-New Holland 6610Massey Ferguson 492Difference
TypeTwo-post ROPSROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 70th percentile (78.4 hp)B · 82nd percentile (99 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 75th percentile (268 ci)B · 78th percentile (269 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)

Length

median 137 in
A · 60th percentile (145 in)B · 71st percentile (155 in)
A · 6610B · 492Median Utility Tractor
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