Head to head · Row Crop

Massey Ferguson 6497 vs Massey Ferguson 8450

Massey Ferguson 6497 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 6497

Row Crop

power
209 hp
displacement
449 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full 6497 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8450

Row Crop

power
215 hp
displacement
449 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8450 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8450 higher · +6 hp (+3%)
6497209 hp
8450215 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

6497 is in the 78th percentile; 8450 is in the 80th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
6497449 ci
8450449 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

6497 is in the 77th percentile; 8450 is in the 77th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
64976
84506
Median Row Crop Tractor6

6497 is in the 50th percentile; 8450 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 6497 higher · +4,780 lb (+25%)
649723,920 lb
845019,140 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

6497 is in the 93rd percentile; 8450 is in the 82nd · 1,350 models

6497 (A)8450 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 6497Massey Ferguson 8450Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model64978450—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 6497Massey Ferguson 8450Difference
ManufacturerSisuDieselSisu Diesel—
Model74 CTASisu Diesel—
Power Output209hp215hp▲ 8450+6 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement449ci449ciSame
Bore4.3in4.3inSame
Stroke5.3in5.3inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 6497Massey Ferguson 8450Difference
TypePartial power shiftPower shift / Continuously variable transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 6497Massey Ferguson 8450Difference
Length214in206in▲ 6497+8 in · +4%
Width98.2inNot recorded—
Height120in122in▲ 8450+2 in · +2%
Operating Weight23,920lb19,140lb▲ 6497+4,780 lb · +25%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 6497Massey Ferguson 8450Difference
System TypeClosed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)Closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 6497Massey Ferguson 8450Difference
TypeNot recordedOptional Transmission or Live PTO—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 6497Massey Ferguson 8450Difference
Hitch TypeIII/IIINThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded14,400lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 6497Massey Ferguson 8450Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedIndependent hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 6497Massey Ferguson 8450Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 6497Massey Ferguson 8450Difference
TypeCabCab with optional pneumatic suspension—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 78th percentile (209 hp)B · 80th percentile (215 hp)

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 93rd percentile (23,920 lb)B · 82nd percentile (19,140 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 87th percentile (214 in)B · 81st percentile (206 in)
A · 6497B · 8450Median Row Crop Tractor
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