Massey Ferguson 6499

The Massey Ferguson 6499 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 449 ci 7.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 215 hp / 160.3 kW. Transmission: Dyna-6. Operating weight: 17200 to 17460 pounds.

Engine Power

Diesel (gross): 215 hp / 160.3 kW

Fuel & Capacities

93.8 gal 355.0 L

Transmission

Dyna-6

Operating Weight

17200 to 17460 pounds

Overview

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

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Row-Crop tractor

Variants
6499	Dyna-6
7499	Dyna-VT

Massey Ferguson 6499 Engine
SisuDiesel 7.4L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	93.8 gal 355.0 L
Engine details ...

Massey Ferguson 6499 Transmission
24-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

Massey Ferguson 6499 Power
Engine (gross)	215 hp 160.3 kW
PTO (claimed)	180 hp 134.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)	167.0 hp 124.5 kW
PTO (tested)	216.2 hp 161.2 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
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)	215 hp 160.3 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 6499 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
Front tread	60 to 88 inches 152 to 223 cm
Rear tread	60 to 119 inches 152 to 302 cm

Massey Ferguson 6499 Weight
Shipping	17,200 lbs 7801 kg
Operating	17,460 lbs 7919 kg
Ballasted	23,920 lbs 10850 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2390
Diesel 24-speed 4WD April 2007 - May 2007, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2390 file
PTO performance
Max power	216.2 hp 161.2 kW
Fuel use	12.4 gal/hour 46.9 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	189.9 hp 141.6 kW
Fuel use	11.7 gal/hour 44.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	216.2 hp 161.2 kW
Fuel use	12.4 gal/hour 46.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	167.0 hp 124.5 kW
Fuel use	11.8 gal/hour 44.7 l/hour
Gear 3C used for power test.
Max pull	23,695 lbs 10748 kg
Gear 1E used for pull test.

Photos

Massey Ferguson 6499

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Massey Ferguson 6499 based on its 215 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	15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼	Commercial / Field Scale	Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
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	Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m)	Commercial / Field Scale	High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO).

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 6499.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.4 hrs

Approximately 8.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (93.8 gal / 355.1 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~11.2 gal/hr (42.3 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