Head to head · Row Crop

Massey Ferguson 6499 vs Massey Ferguson 8450

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
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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

▲ 6499 higher · +1 hp (<1%)
6499216 hp
8450215 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

6499 is in the 81st percentile; 8450 is in the 80th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
6499449 ci
8450449 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

6499 is in the 77th percentile; 8450 is in the 77th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
64996
84506
Median Row Crop Tractor6

6499 is in the 50th percentile; 8450 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8450 higher · +1,680 lb (+10%)
649917,460 lb
845019,140 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

6499 is in the 75th percentile; 8450 is in the 82nd · 1,350 models

6499 (A)8450 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 6499Massey Ferguson 8450Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model64998450—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 6499Massey Ferguson 8450Difference
ManufacturerSisu DieselSisu DieselSame
Model74 CTASisu Diesel—
Power Output216hp215hp▲ 6499+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,200RPM▲ 8450+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement449ci449ciSame
Bore4.3in4.3inSame
Stroke5.3in5.3inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 6499Massey Ferguson 8450Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with partial (6) range operator controlled powershiftPower shift / Continuously variable transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 6499Massey Ferguson 8450Difference
Length214in206in▲ 6499+8 in · +4%
Width98.2inNot recorded—
Height120in122in▲ 8450+2 in · +2%
Operating Weight17,460lb19,140lb▲ 8450+1,680 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 6499Massey Ferguson 8450Difference
System TypeClosed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)Closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)—
Pump Flow Capacity39gpmNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 6499Massey Ferguson 8450Difference
TypeNot recordedOptional Transmission or Live PTO—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 6499Massey Ferguson 8450Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded14,400lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 6499Massey Ferguson 8450Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedIndependent hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 6499Massey Ferguson 8450Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 6499Massey Ferguson 8450Difference
TypeCabCab with optional pneumatic suspension—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 81st percentile (216 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 · 75th percentile (17,460 lb)B · 82nd percentile (19,140 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 87th percentile (214 in)B · 81st percentile (206 in)
A · 6499B · 8450Median Row Crop Tractor
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