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John DeereModel A
John Deere 8270R
Row Crop
- power
- 257 hp
- displacement
- 548 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Row Crop
John Deere 8270R 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 8270R
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 6499
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 8270R higher · +41 hp (+19%)8270R257 hp
6499216 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8270R is in the 88th percentile; 6499 is in the 81st · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8270R higher · +99 ci (+22%)8270R548 ci
6499449 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8270R is in the 96th percentile; 6499 is in the 77th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied8270R6
64996
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8270R is in the 50th percentile; 6499 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 6499 higher · +8 (+50%)8270R16
649924
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8270R is in the 50th percentile; 6499 is in the 81st · 1,200 models
8270R (A)6499 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 8270R | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 8270R | 6499 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 8270R | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Sisu Diesel | — |
| Model | PowerTech PSS | 74 CTA | — |
| Power Output | 257hp | 216hp | ▲ 8270R+41 hp · +19% |
| Rated RPM | 1,749RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ 6499+251 RPM · +14% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 548ci | 449ci | ▲ 8270R+99 ci · +22% |
| Bore | 4.7in | 4.3in | ▲ 8270R+0.4 in · +9% |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 5.3in | ▲ 8270R+0.1 in · +2% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 8270R | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Selective gear fixed ratio, full power shift | Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (6) range operator controlled powershift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 8270R | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 245in | 214in | ▲ 8270R+31 in · +14% |
| Width | 137in | 98.2in | ▲ 8270R+38.8 in · +40% |
| Height | 129in | 120in | ▲ 8270R+9 in · +8% |
| Wheelbase | 119in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 23,670lb | 17,460lb | ▲ 8270R+6,210 lb · +36% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 8270R | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center, pressure-flow compensated | Closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC) | — |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 62.9gpm | 39gpm | ▲ 8270R+23.9 gpm · +61% |
| Pressure | 2,521psi | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 8270R | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 1000 (1-3/4) | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 2,004rpm | Not recorded | — |
Tires
| Spec | John Deere 8270R | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 420/90R30 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 480/80R46 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 8270R | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Category 3 | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 8270R | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | MFWD 4WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Wet multiple disc, hydraulically operated | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 8270R | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Electric | — |
Emissions
| Spec | John Deere 8270R | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control System | DOC, SCR, Regenerative DPF | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 8270R | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 10.6gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 8270R | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 88th percentile (257 hp)B · 81st percentile (216 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 96th percentile (548 ci)B · 77th percentile (449 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 81st percentile (24)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 92nd percentile (23,670 lb)B · 75th percentile (17,460 lb)
A · 8270RB · 6499Median Row Crop Tractor