Head to head · Row Crop

Massey Ferguson 6490 vs Massey Ferguson 7480

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 6490

Row Crop

power
180 hp
displacement
402 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full 6490 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 7480

Row Crop

power
153 hp
displacement
402 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
21
Full 7480 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 6490 higher · +27 hp (+18%)
6490180 hp
7480153 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

6490 is in the 71st percentile; 7480 is in the 59th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
6490402 ci
7480402 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

6490 is in the 52nd percentile; 7480 is in the 52nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
64906
74806
Median Row Crop Tractor6

6490 is in the 50th percentile; 7480 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 6490 higher · +3 (+14%)
649024
748021
Median Row Crop Tractor16

6490 is in the 81st percentile; 7480 is in the 72nd · 1,200 models

6490 (A)7480 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 7480Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model64907480—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 7480Difference
ManufacturerSisuSisu Diesel—
ModelNot recorded1106D—
Power Output180hp153hp▲ 6490+27 hp · +18%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,035RPM▲ 6490+165 RPM · +8%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement402ci402ciSame
Bore4.3in4.1in▲ 6490+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.7in5in▲ 7480+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 7480Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with partial (6) range operator-controlled powershiftAGCO Stepshift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 7480Difference
Length198in177in▲ 6490+21 in · +12%
Width120in80in▲ 6490+40 in · +50%
Height98.2in111in▲ 7480+12.8 in · +13%
WheelbaseNot recorded113in—
Operating Weight16,305lb15,750lb▲ 6490+555 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 7480Difference
System TypeClosed center PFCClosed center—
Pump Flow Capacity30.5gpm30.2gpm▲ 6490+0.3 gpm · <1%
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 7480Difference
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 7480Difference
Rear Tire Size480/80R46Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 7480Difference
Hitch TypeII/IIINCategory 3/3N three-point hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category II—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity14,905lb12,630lb▲ 6490+2,275 lb · +18%

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 7480Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 7480Difference
Starter Type12 voltNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 71st percentile (180 hp)B · 59th percentile (153 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 52nd percentile (402 ci)B · 52nd percentile (402 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 81st percentile (24)B · 72nd percentile (21)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 71st percentile (16,305 lb)B · 69th percentile (15,750 lb)
A · 6490B · 7480Median Row Crop Tractor
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