Massey Ferguson 6480

The Massey Ferguson 6480 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 365.2 ci 6.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 143 hp / 106.6 kW. Transmission: Dyna-6. Operating weight: 11052 to 13215 pounds.

Engine Power

Diesel (listed): 143 hp / 106.6 kW

Fuel & Capacities

70 gal 264.9 L

Transmission

Dyna-6

Operating Weight

11052 to 13215 pounds

Overview

	2004 - 2012 Model year 2004-20072008-2012 6400 SeriesRow-Crop tractor 6400 Series Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Beauvais, France

Variants
6480	Dyna-6
7480	Dyna-VT

Massey Ferguson 6480 Engine
Perkins 6.0L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	70 gal 264.9 L
Engine details ...

Massey Ferguson 6480 Power
Engine	143 hp 106.6 kW
PTO (claimed)	115 hp 85.8 kW
Drawbar (tested)	100.2 hp 74.7 kW
PTO (tested)	124.0 hp 92.5 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	closed center PFC
Pressure	2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves	3 to 5
Total flow	29 gpm 109.8 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/IIIN
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	9,391 lbs 4259 kg
Front Hitch	optional
Front lift	7,000 lbs 3175 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/540E/1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	109.4 inches (2WD) 277 cm
	109.5 inches (4WD) 278 cm
Weight	11052 to 13215 pounds
Front tire	14.9R28
Rear tire	18.4R38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging amps	120
Battery volts	12

Engine

Engine Detail — 365.2 ci / 6.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Perkins
Configuration	wastegate turbocharger diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	365.2 ci 6.0 L
Bore/Stroke	3.94x5.00 inches 100 x 127 mm
Emissions	Tier II
Power	143 hp 106.6 kW
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	17.25:1
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission options
24-speed six-speed power shift
32-speed creeper

Transmission — Dyna-6

Transmission	Dyna-6
Type	six-speed power shift
Gears	24 forward and reverse
Clutch	wet disc
Six power shift gears in four ranges.
Type	creeper
Gears	32 forward and reverse

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 6480 Tires
Ag front	14.9R28
Ag rear	18.4R38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	109.4 inches (2WD) 277 cm
	109.5 inches (4WD) 278 cm
Length	177 inches 449 cm
Width	111 inches 281 cm
Height	60.7 inches (2WD) 154 cm
	84.1 inches (4WD) 213 cm
Ground clearance	13.6 inches 34 cm

Massey Ferguson 6480 Weight
Shipping	11,052 lbs (2WD) 5013 kg
	11,552 lbs (4WD) 5239 kg
Operating	13,140 lbs (2WD) 5960 kg
	13,215 lbs (4WD) 5994 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2222
Diesel 32-speed 4WD April 2004 - June 2004, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2222 file
PTO performance
Max power	124.0 hp 92.5 kW
Fuel use	7.5 gal/hour 28.4 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	115.7 hp 86.3 kW
Fuel use	8.0 gal/hour 30.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	122.7 hp 91.5 kW
Fuel use	7.8 gal/hour 29.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	100.2 hp 74.7 kW
Fuel use	8.4 gal/hour 31.8 l/hour
Gear 18 used for power test.

Photos

Massey Ferguson 6480

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Massey Ferguson 6480 based on its 143 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm)	Commercial / Field Scale	Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼	Heavy Duty	Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机	Commercial / Field Scale	Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage	15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙	Commercial / Field Scale	Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机	Heavy Duty	High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP.

Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Massey Ferguson 6480.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.4 hrs

Approximately 9.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (70 gal / 265 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7.4 gal/hr (28.1 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)

Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty

Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)

Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)

Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix

Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze

Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours