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Massey Ferguson 6480 Specs ( 2004-2012 )

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Nebraska Test #S698

MASSEY FERGUSON 6480

Max Drawbar HP 122.7 hp

Max Pull 12,925 lbs

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Overview

The Massey Ferguson 6480 is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured in Beauvais, France, between 2004 and 2012. It is powered by a Perkins 6.0L six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine and features the Dyna-6 transmission system, providing up to 32 forward and reverse gears. The tractor is equipped with a standard air-conditioned cab and a rear lift capacity rated at 9,391 pounds.

Ideal Applications

Nebraska Tested Performance: In official Nebraska Tractor Test evaluations, the model achieved a maximum PTO output of 146.3 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 12,925 lbs.

Transmission Configuration: The Dyna-6 transmission system consists of six power shift gears in four ranges, allowing for 24 or 32 forward and reverse gears including creeper options.

Hydraulic and Lift Specifications: The tractor is built with a closed center PFC hydraulic system delivering 29 gpm of flow at 2900 psi and a rear Type II/IIIN hitch for attachments.

Production

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

Engine

Engine type	Perkins 6.0L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	70 gal (264.9 L)
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke	3.94x5.00 inches (100 x 127 mm)
Compression	17.25:1
Description	Perkins / wastegate turbocharger diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	365.2 ci (6.0 L)
Emissions	Tier II
Power	143 hp (106.6 kW)
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (tested)	100.2 hp (74.7 kW)
PTO (claimed)	115 hp (85.8 kW)
PTO (tested)	124.0 hp (92.5 kW)

Transmission

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

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Description	Power steering / Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes
Drive type	Two- or four-wheel drive

Hydraulics

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

Hitch

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

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/540E/1000

Electrical

Battery volts	12
Charging amps	120
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Ground clearance	13.6 inches (34 cm)
Height	60.7 inches (2WD) (154 cm)
Length	177 inches (449 cm)
Wheelbase	109.4 inches (2WD) (277 cm)
Width	111 inches (281 cm)
Front tire	14.9R28
Rear tire	18.4R38
Weight	11052 to 13215 pounds
Wheelbase	109.4 inches (2WD) (277 cm)
Ag front	14.9R28
Ag rear	18.4R38

Massey Ferguson 6480 Weight

Operating	13,140 lbs (2WD) (5960 kg)
Shipping	11,052 lbs (2WD) (5013 kg)

Massey Ferguson 6480 attachments

Description	front-end loader

OCED Tractor Test 2222

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

Variants

6480	Dyna-6
7480	Dyna-VT

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #S698

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Test Date: August - October, 2009

Location: Groupement d'Antony, Parc de Touvoie, BP 44 Antony, France 92163

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PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed

132.50 hp

0.44 lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

144.80 hp

@ 1000 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	466.5 lb-ft (632.5 Nm) at 1400 rpm
Torque Rise	47.5%

PTO Power Curve

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
132.50	2200	8.21	0.44	16.14	N/A
112.90	2206	7.52	0.47	15.02	N/A
85.60	2217	6.16	0.51	13.89	N/A
57.30	2227	4.56	0.57	12.56	N/A
28.70	2240	2.95	0.73	9.72	N/A
N/A	2248	1.81	N/A	N/A	N/A

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	Air °F	inHg
Maximum Power - 12th (3A) Gear	95.50	6,585	5.44	2198	4.70	59	29.90
75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 12th (3A)...	73.10	4,945	5.54	2208	3.50	61	29.90
50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 12th (3A)...	49.80	3,325	5.62	2216	2.30	61	29.90
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 14...	73.00	4,945	5.54	1840	4.20	61	29.90
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 14...	50.20	3,350	5.62	1854	3.20	61	29.90

Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
4th(1D)	51.90	12,925	1.51	2213	15.10	9.64	0.74
5th(1E)	60.90	12,815	1.78	2198	14.40	10.33	0.69
6th(1F)	72.00	12,590	2.14	2195	13.50	11.03	0.64
7th(2A)	82.20	12,725	2.42	2192	13.30	11.94	0.59
8th(2B)	95.20	12,085	2.95	2185	12.40	12.79	0.55
9th(2C)	103.40	12,365	3.14	2001	13.40	13.96	0.51
10th(2D)	110.50	10,375	3.99	2002	8.90	13.54	0.52
11th(2E)	108.40	8,465	4.80	2009	5.90	14.25	0.50
12th(3A)	122.20	9,495	4.82	1999	7.10	14.77	0.48
13th(2F)	109.20	7,015	5.84	2000	5.40	15.33	0.46
14th(3B)	122.20	7,825	5.86	1991	6.30	15.06	0.47
15th(3C)	122.70	6,600	6.97	2000	4.70	15.02	0.47
*16th(3D)	122.00	5,575	8.21	2004	7.00	15.33	0.46
*17th(3E)	117.70	4,510	9.79	2005	6.30	14.42	0.49

Engine

Make	Perkins Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with turbocharger and air to air intercooler
Displacement	402 cu in (6600 ml)
Compression Ratio	16.2 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2200 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements
Exhaust	vertical
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with partial (6) range operator controlled powershift
Speeds	24 forward (24.86 mph max)
Wheelbase	109.40 in (2780 mm)
Front Tread Width	63.4 (1610 mm) to 78.1 (1984 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	61.7 (1566 mm) to 74.6 (1896 mm) in
Brakes	multiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A

Sound Levels

At No Load 10th 2d Gear	68.00 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 460/85R38;**;14(100)
Front Tires	Two 16.9R28;**;16(110)
Height of Drawbar	19.70 in (500 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	8,520 lbs
Front	5,355 lbs
Total	13,875 lbs

Massey Ferguson 6480 Specs ( 2004-2012 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

Massey Ferguson 6480 Weight

Massey Ferguson 6480 attachments

OCED Tractor Test 2222

Variants

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks