Head to head · Row Crop

Massey Ferguson 6499 vs Massey Ferguson 7720S

Massey Ferguson 6499 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 6499

Row Crop

power
216 hp
displacement
449 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full 6499 specs
Massey Ferguson 7720S Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 7720S

Row Crop

power
198 hp
displacement
403 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full 7720S specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 6499 higher · +18 hp (+9%)
6499216 hp
7720S198 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

6499 is in the 81st percentile; 7720S is in the 75th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 6499 higher · +46 ci (+11%)
6499449 ci
7720S403 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

6499 is in the 77th percentile; 7720S is in the 54th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
64996
7720S6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

6499 is in the 50th percentile; 7720S is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
649924
7720S24
Median Row Crop Tractor16

6499 is in the 81st percentile; 7720S is in the 81st · 1,200 models

6499 (A)7720S (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 6499Massey Ferguson 7720SDifference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model64997720S—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 6499Massey Ferguson 7720SDifference
ManufacturerSisu DieselAGCO Power—
Model74 CTA66 AWF—
Power Output216hp198hp▲ 6499+18 hp · +9%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,100RPM▲ 7720S+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement449ci403ci▲ 6499+46 ci · +11%
Bore4.3in4.3inSame
Stroke5.3in4.7in▲ 6499+0.6 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 6499Massey Ferguson 7720SDifference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with partial (6) range operator controlled powershiftDyna-VT (combination of mechanical and hydrostatic sections)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 6499Massey Ferguson 7720SDifference
Length214in203in▲ 6499+11 in · +5%
Width98.2in96.7in▲ 6499+1.5 in · +2%
Height120in123in▲ 7720S+3 in · +3%
WheelbaseNot recorded117in—
Operating Weight17,460lb18,180lb▲ 7720S+720 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 6499Massey Ferguson 7720SDifference
System TypeClosed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)Closed-center load-sensing—
Pump Flow Capacity39gpm29.9gpm▲ 6499+9.1 gpm · +30%
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 6499Massey Ferguson 7720SDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded480/70R30—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded620/70R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 6499Massey Ferguson 7720SDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3III/II—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 6499Massey Ferguson 7720SDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 6499Massey Ferguson 7720SDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 6499Massey Ferguson 7720SDifference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 81st percentile (216 hp)B · 75th percentile (198 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 77th percentile (449 ci)B · 54th percentile (403 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 75th percentile (17,460 lb)B · 79th percentile (18,180 lb)
A · 6499B · 7720SMedian Row Crop Tractor
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