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KubotaModel A
Kubota M8-181
Row Crop
- power
- 180 hp
- displacement
- 408 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 30
Head to head · Row Crop
Kubota M8-181 vs Massey Ferguson 6490
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 6490
Row Crop
- power
- 180 hp
- displacement
- 402 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 24
KubotaKubota M8-181
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 6490
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedM8-181180 hp
6490180 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
M8-181 is in the 70th percentile; 6490 is in the 71st · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ M8-181 higher · +6 ci (+1%)M8-181408 ci
6490402 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
M8-181 is in the 57th percentile; 6490 is in the 52nd · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedM8-1816
64906
Median Row Crop Tractor6
M8-181 is in the 50th percentile; 6490 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ M8-181 higher · +6 (+25%)M8-18130
649024
Median Row Crop Tractor16
M8-181 is in the 88th percentile; 6490 is in the 81st · 1,200 models
M8-181 (A)6490 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Kubota M8-181 | Massey Ferguson 6490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | M8-181 | 6490 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Kubota M8-181 | Massey Ferguson 6490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Sisu | — |
| Model | B6.7 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 180hp | 180hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 6490+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 408ci | 402ci | ▲ M8-181+6 ci · +1% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.3in | ▲ 6490+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 4.9in | 4.7in | ▲ M8-181+0.2 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | Kubota M8-181 | Massey Ferguson 6490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (6) range operator controlled power shift | Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (6) range operator-controlled powershift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Kubota M8-181 | Massey Ferguson 6490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 198in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 120in | — |
| Height | 128in | 98.2in | ▲ M8-181+29.8 in · +30% |
| Operating Weight | 21,915lb | 16,305lb | ▲ M8-181+5,610 lb · +34% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Kubota M8-181 | Massey Ferguson 6490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed-center load sensing | Closed center PFC | — |
| Pump Flow Capacity | Not recorded | 30.5gpm | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Kubota M8-181 | Massey Ferguson 6490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Tires
| Spec | Kubota M8-181 | Massey Ferguson 6490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 480/80R46 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Kubota M8-181 | Massey Ferguson 6490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category 3 | II/IIIN | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Category 3 | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 14,905lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Kubota M8-181 | Massey Ferguson 6490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Kubota M8-181 | Massey Ferguson 6490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | 12 volt | 12 volt | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 70th percentile (180 hp)B · 71st percentile (180 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 57th percentile (408 ci)B · 52nd percentile (402 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 88th percentile (30)B · 81st percentile (24)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 88th percentile (21,915 lb)B · 71st percentile (16,305 lb)
A · M8-181B · 6490Median Row Crop Tractor