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John DeereModel A
John Deere 7R 230
Row Crop
- power
- 228 hp
- displacement
- 414 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 23
Head to head · Row Crop
John Deere 7R 230 vs Massey Ferguson 6497
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 6497
Row Crop
- power
- 209 hp
- displacement
- 449 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 24
John DeereJohn Deere 7R 230
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 6497
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 7R 230 higher · +19 hp (+9%)7R 230228 hp
6497209 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
7R 230 is in the 83rd percentile; 6497 is in the 78th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 6497 higher · +35 ci (+8%)7R 230414 ci
6497449 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
7R 230 is in the 66th percentile; 6497 is in the 77th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied7R 2306
64976
Median Row Crop Tractor6
7R 230 is in the 50th percentile; 6497 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 6497 higher · +1 (+4%)7R 23023
649724
Median Row Crop Tractor16
7R 230 is in the 74th percentile; 6497 is in the 81st · 1,200 models
7R 230 (A)6497 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 7R 230 | Massey Ferguson 6497 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 7R 230 | 6497 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 7R 230 | Massey Ferguson 6497 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | SisuDiesel | — |
| Model | Not recorded | 74 CTA | — |
| Power Output | 228hp | 209hp | ▲ 7R 230+19 hp · +9% |
| Rated RPM | 1,701RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 6497+499 RPM · +29% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 414ci | 449ci | ▲ 6497+35 ci · +8% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.3in | ▲ 6497+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5.3in | ▲ 6497+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 7R 230 | Massey Ferguson 6497 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled powershift | Partial power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 7R 230 | Massey Ferguson 6497 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 217in | 214in | ▲ 7R 230+3 in · +1% |
| Width | Not recorded | 98.2in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 120in | — |
| Operating Weight | 22,685lb | 23,920lb | ▲ 6497+1,235 lb · +5% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 7R 230 | Massey Ferguson 6497 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed-center pressure flow compensated | Closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC) | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Tires
| Spec | John Deere 7R 230 | Massey Ferguson 6497 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 420/90R30 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 480/80R46 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 7R 230 | Massey Ferguson 6497 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category III/IIIN | III/IIIN | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 7R 230 | Massey Ferguson 6497 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 7R 230 | Massey Ferguson 6497 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 7R 230 | Massey Ferguson 6497 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 83rd percentile (228 hp)B · 78th percentile (209 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)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 74th percentile (23)B · 81st percentile (24)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 89th percentile (22,685 lb)B · 93rd percentile (23,920 lb)
A · 7R 230B · 6497Median Row Crop Tractor