Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 6499
Row Crop
- power
- 216 hp
- displacement
- 449 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 24
Head to head · Row Crop
Massey Ferguson 6499 vs Massey Ferguson 8170
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 8170
Row Crop
- power
- 222 hp
- displacement
- 514 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 18
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 6499
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8170
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 8170 higher · +6 hp (+3%)6499216 hp
8170222 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
6499 is in the 81st percentile; 8170 is in the 82nd · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8170 higher · +65 ci (+14%)6499449 ci
8170514 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
6499 is in the 77th percentile; 8170 is in the 92nd · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied64996
81706
Median Row Crop Tractor6
6499 is in the 50th percentile; 8170 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 6499 higher · +6 (+33%)649924
817018
Median Row Crop Tractor16
6499 is in the 81st percentile; 8170 is in the 61st · 1,200 models
6499 (A)8170 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Massey Ferguson 8170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 6499 | 8170 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Massey Ferguson 8170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sisu Diesel | Valmet | — |
| Model | 74 CTA | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 216hp | 222hp | ▲ 8170+6 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 8170+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 449ci | 514ci | ▲ 8170+65 ci · +14% |
| Bore | 4.3in | 4.4in | ▲ 8170+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5.3in | 5.7in | ▲ 8170+0.4 in · +8% |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Massey Ferguson 8170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (6) range operator controlled powershift | Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Massey Ferguson 8170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 214in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 98.2in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 120in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 17,460lb | 21,595lb | ▲ 8170+4,135 lb · +24% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Massey Ferguson 8170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC) | Pressure flow compensated (PFC) | — |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 39gpm | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Massey Ferguson 8170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | III | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Massey Ferguson 8170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Massey Ferguson 8170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric Starter | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Massey Ferguson 8170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 8gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 6499 | Massey Ferguson 8170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 81st percentile (216 hp)B · 82nd percentile (222 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 77th percentile (449 ci)B · 92nd percentile (514 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 81st percentile (24)B · 61st percentile (18)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 75th percentile (17,460 lb)B · 88th percentile (21,595 lb)
A · 6499B · 8170Median Row Crop Tractor