Head to head · Row Crop

Massey Ferguson 6490 vs Massey Ferguson 8160

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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 8160

Row Crop

power
181 hp
displacement
449 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
32
Full 8160 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8160 higher · +1 hp (<1%)
6490180 hp
8160181 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

6490 is in the 71st percentile; 8160 is in the 71st · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8160 higher · +47 ci (+12%)
6490402 ci
8160449 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

6490 is in the 52nd percentile; 8160 is in the 77th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
64906
81606
Median Row Crop Tractor6

6490 is in the 50th percentile; 8160 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8160 higher · +8 (+33%)
649024
816032
Median Row Crop Tractor16

6490 is in the 81st percentile; 8160 is in the 91st · 1,200 models

6490 (A)8160 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 8160Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model64908160—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 8160Difference
ManufacturerSisuValmet—
ModelNot recordedSix-cylinder vertical with turbocharger—
Power Output180hp181hp▲ 8160+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement402ci449ci▲ 8160+47 ci · +12%
Bore4.3in4.3inSame
Stroke4.7in5.3in▲ 8160+0.6 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 8160Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with partial (6) range operator-controlled powershiftFour-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 8160Difference
Length198in215in▲ 8160+17 in · +9%
Width120in94in▲ 6490+26 in · +28%
Height98.2in115in▲ 8160+16.8 in · +17%
Operating Weight16,305lb16,135lb▲ 6490+170 lb · +1%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 8160Difference
System TypeClosed center PFCClosed center load-sensing—
Pump Flow Capacity30.5gpmNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 8160Difference
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 8160Difference
Rear Tire Size480/80R46Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 8160Difference
Hitch TypeII/IIINThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity14,905lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 8160Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 8160Difference
Starter Type12 volt12 voltSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 8160Difference
CoolantNot recorded7.9gal—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 8160Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 71st percentile (180 hp)B · 71st percentile (181 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 52nd percentile (402 ci)B · 77th percentile (449 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 81st percentile (24)B · 91st percentile (32)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 71st percentile (16,305 lb)B · 70th percentile (16,135 lb)
A · 6490B · 8160Median Row Crop Tractor
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