Head to head · Row Crop

Massey Ferguson 6490 vs Massey Ferguson 8245

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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 8245

Row Crop

power
177 hp
displacement
449 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 8245 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,200–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 6490 higher · +3 hp (+2%)
6490180 hp
8245177 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

6490 is in the 71st percentile; 8245 is in the 69th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8245 higher · +47 ci (+12%)
6490402 ci
8245449 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

6490 is in the 52nd percentile; 8245 is in the 77th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
64906
82456
Median Row Crop Tractor6

6490 is in the 50th percentile; 8245 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 6490 higher · +6 (+33%)
649024
824518
Median Row Crop Tractor16

6490 is in the 81st percentile; 8245 is in the 61st · 1,200 models

6490 (A)8245 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 8245Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model64908245—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 8245Difference
ManufacturerSisuValmet—
Power Output180hp177hp▲ 6490+3 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement402ci449ci▲ 8245+47 ci · +12%
Bore4.3in4.3inSame
Stroke4.7in5.3in▲ 8245+0.6 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 8245Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with partial (6) range operator-controlled powershiftFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 8245Difference
Length198inNot recorded—
Width120inNot recorded—
Height98.2inNot recorded—
Operating Weight16,305lb18,800lb▲ 8245+2,495 lb · +15%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 8245Difference
System TypeClosed center PFCPressure flow compensated (PFC)—
Pump Flow Capacity30.5gpmNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 8245Difference
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 8245Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded14.9R-28—
Rear Tire Size480/80R4618.4R-38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 8245Difference
Hitch TypeII/IIINCategory III—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity14,905lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 8245Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 8245Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter Type12 voltElectric—

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 6490Massey Ferguson 8245Difference
CoolantNot recorded6.5gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 71st percentile (180 hp)B · 69th percentile (177 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 · 61st percentile (18)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 71st percentile (16,305 lb)B · 81st percentile (18,800 lb)
A · 6490B · 8245Median Row Crop Tractor
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