Massey Ferguson 6497

The Massey Ferguson 6497 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 449 ci 7.4 L engine. The rated power output is 200 hp 149.1 kW. Transmission: Dyna-6. Operating weight: 17200 to 17460 pounds.

Overview

	2008 - 2012 6400 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2008 - 2012
6400 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Row-Crop tractor
Original price was $110 in 750 with 2009

Variants
6497	Dyna-6
7497	Dyna-VT

Massey Ferguson 6497 Engine
SisuDiesel 7.4L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	93.8 gal 355.0 L
Engine details ...

Massey Ferguson 6497 Transmission
24-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

Massey Ferguson 6497 Power
Engine (gross)	200 hp 149.1 kW
PTO (claimed)	165 hp 123.0 kW
Drawbar (tested)	149.8 hp 111.7 kW
PTO (tested)	182.4 hp 136.0 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic front and rear
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Trailer brakes	hydraulic OptOptional
Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)
Pressure	2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves	3 to 5
Total flow	29 gpm 109.8 lpm
	39 gpmOptOptional 147.6 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III/IIIN
Control	lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	15,700 lbs 7121 kg
Front Hitch	optional
Front lift	8,800 lbs 3991 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000
	540/540E/1000 OptOptional
Front PTO	independent OptOptional
Front PTO Type	1000 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	118 inches 299 cm
Weight	17200 to 17460 pounds
Front tire	14.9R30
Rear tire	18.4R42
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	150
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	600
Battery volts	12

References
6400/7400 Series published in 2010, by Massey Ferguson

Engine

Engine Detail — 449 ci / 7.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer	SisuDiesel 74 CTA
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	449 ci 7.4 L
Bore/Stroke	4.252x5.276 inches 108 x 134 mm
Emissions	Tier III
Power (gross)	200 hp 149.1 kW
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	17.5:1
Rated RPM	2200
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — Dyna-6

Transmission	Dyna-6
Type	partial power shift
Gears	24 forward and reverse
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
Six power shift gears in four ranges.

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 6497 Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 14.9R30. Rear: 18.4R42

Dimensions
Wheelbase	118 inches 299 cm
Length	214 inches 543 cm
Width	98.2 inches 249 cm
Height (cab)	120 inches 304 cm
Clearance (drawbar)	17.8 inches 45 cm
Bar rear axle	98 inch length 2489 mm
Bar rear axle	118 inch length 2997 mm
Front tread	60 to 88 inches 152 to 223 cm
Rear tread	60 to 119 inches 152 to 302 cm

Massey Ferguson 6497 Weight
Shipping	17,200 lbs 7801 kg
Operating	17,460 lbs 7919 kg
Ballasted	23,920 lbs 10850 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2389
Diesel 24-speed 4WD April 2007 - May 2007, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2389 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	182.4 hp 136.0 kW
Fuel use	11.3 gal/hour 42.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	208.9 hp 155.8 kW
Fuel use	12.1 gal/hour 45.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	149.8 hp 111.7 kW
Fuel use	11.1 gal/hour 42.0 l/hour
Gear 3C used for power test.
Max pull	19,700 lbs 8935 kg
Gear 1E used for pull test.

Photos

Massey Ferguson 6497 tractor photo