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 rated power output is 215 hp 160.3 kW. Transmission: Dyna-6. Operating weight: 17200 to 17460 pounds.
Engine Power
215 hp
160.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
93.8 gal
355.0 L
Transmission
Dyna-6
Operating Weight
17200 to 17460 pounds
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Overview
![]() | 2008 - 2012
6400 SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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2008 - 2012 | |
6400 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Variants | |
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6499 | Dyna-6 |
7499 | Dyna-VT |
Massey Ferguson 6499 Engine | |
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SisuDiesel 7.4L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 93.8 gal
355.0 L |
Engine details ... | |
Massey Ferguson 6499 Transmission | |
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24-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Massey Ferguson 6499 Power | |
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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 | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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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) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
540/540E/1000 OptOptional | |
Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
Front PTO Type | 1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 118 inches
299 cm |
Weight | 17200 to 17460 pounds |
Front tire | 14.9R30 |
Rear tire | 18.4R42 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 150 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 600 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 14.9R30. Rear: 18.4R42 |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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Shipping | 17,200 lbs
7801 kg |
Operating | 17,460 lbs
7919 kg |
Ballasted | 23,920 lbs
10850 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 2390 | |
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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
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