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John DeereModel A
John Deere 6230R
Row Crop
- power
- 218 hp
- displacement
- 414 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Row Crop
John Deere 6230R vs Massey Ferguson 6499
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 6499
Row Crop
- power
- 216 hp
- displacement
- 449 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 24
John DeereJohn Deere 6230R
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 6499
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 6230R higher · +2 hp (<1%)6230R218 hp
6499216 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
6230R is in the 81st percentile; 6499 is in the 81st · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 6499 higher · +35 ci (+8%)6230R414 ci
6499449 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
6230R is in the 66th percentile; 6499 is in the 77th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied6230R6
64996
Median Row Crop Tractor6
6230R is in the 50th percentile; 6499 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Operating Weight
▲ 6230R higher · +3,043 lb (+17%)6230R20,503 lb
649917,460 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb
6230R is in the 85th percentile; 6499 is in the 75th · 1,350 models
6230R (A)6499 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 6230R | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 6230R | 6499 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 6230R | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Sisu Diesel | — |
| Model | PowerTech PSS | 74 CTA | — |
| Power Output | 218hp | 216hp | ▲ 6230R+2 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ 6230R+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 414ci | 449ci | ▲ 6499+35 ci · +8% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.3in | ▲ 6499+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5.3in | ▲ 6499+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 6230R | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Infinitely-variable transmission (IVT) | Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (6) range operator controlled powershift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 6230R | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 204in | 214in | ▲ 6499+10 in · +5% |
| Width | 100in | 98.2in | ▲ 6230R+1.8 in · +2% |
| Height | 128in | 120in | ▲ 6230R+8 in · +7% |
| Operating Weight | 20,503lb | 17,460lb | ▲ 6230R+3,043 lb · +17% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 6230R | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed-center pressure flow compensated | Closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC) | — |
| Pump Flow Capacity | Not recorded | 39gpm | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 6230R | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | III N | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Category 3 | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 6230R | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 6230R | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 6230R | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 7.7gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 6230R | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 81st percentile (218 hp)B · 81st percentile (216 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 66th percentile (414 ci)B · 77th percentile (449 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 85th percentile (20,503 lb)B · 75th percentile (17,460 lb)
Length
median 180 inA · 80th percentile (204 in)B · 87th percentile (214 in)
A · 6230RB · 6499Median Row Crop Tractor