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Massey Ferguson 6485 Specs ( 2004-2012 )

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Nebraska Test #S636

MASSEY FERGUSON 6485 DIESEL

Max Drawbar HP 156.1 hp

Max Pull 19,895 lbs

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Overview

The Massey Ferguson 6485 is a row-crop farm tractor produced in Beauvais, France, from 2004 to 2012. It is powered by a Sisu 6.6L six-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine and features the Dyna-6 transmission with up to 32 forward and reverse gears. The tractor is built with a 120.1-inch wheelbase and provides a 4WD operating weight of 15,465 pounds.

Ideal Applications

Tested Performance Metrics: According to Nebraska Tractor Test data, this model achieved a maximum of 175.4 PTO horsepower and a maximum drawbar pull of 19,895 lbs.

Transmission and Powertrain Layout: The Dyna-6 system consists of six power shift gears in four ranges, providing 24 or 32 speed configurations and a wet disc clutch.

Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity: The machine is equipped with a closed center PFC hydraulic system delivering 29 gpm and a Type II/IIIN rear hitch with a lift capacity of 12,037 lbs.

Production

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

Engine

Engine type	Sisu 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	100 gal (378.5 L)
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke	4.252x4.724 inches (108 x 120 mm)
Compression	18.5:1
Description	Sisu / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	402.5 ci (6.6 L)
Emissions	Tier II
Power	153 hp (114.1 kW)
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (tested)	103.9 hp (77.5 kW)
PTO (claimed)	130 hp (96.9 kW)
PTO (tested)	135.4 hp (101.0 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)	12,037 lbs (5459 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	17.8 inches (45 cm)
Height	98.2 inches (249 cm)
Length	198 inches (2WD) (502 cm)
Wheelbase	120.1 inches (2WD) (305 cm)
Width	120 inches (304 cm)
Front tire	14.9R28
Rear tire	18.4R38
Weight	14275 to 15465 pounds
Wheelbase	120.1 inches (2WD) (305 cm)
Ag front	14.9R28
Ag rear	18.4R38

Massey Ferguson 6485 Weight

Operating	15,465 lbs (4WD) (7014 kg)
Shipping	14,275 lbs (2WD) (6475 kg)

Massey Ferguson 6485 attachments

Description	front-end loader

OCED Tractor Test 2217

Description	Diesel 32-speed 4WDMarch 2004 - May 2004, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2217 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4TA used for power test. / Gear 1TD used for pull test.
Fuel use	7.4 gal/hour (28.0 l/hour) / 7.9 gal/hour (29.9 l/hour) / 7.5 gal/hour (28.4 l/hour) / 7.9 gal/hour (29.9 l/hour)
Max power	135.4 hp (101.0 kW) / 103.9 hp (77.5 kW)
Max pull	14680 lbs (6658 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	126.5 hp (94.3 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	135.2 hp (100.8 kW)

Variants

6485	Dyna-6
7485	Dyna-VT

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #S636

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Test Date: August - October, 2007

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

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

175.40 hp

@ 2000 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

145.80 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

175.40 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	574 lb-ft (770 Nm)
Torque Rise	63.0%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	Fuel gal/hr	Fuel L/hr
Rated Engine Speed	145.80	108.70	2199	9.01	34.09
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	175.40	130.80	2000	9.75	36.90

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
145.80	2199	9.01	0.44	16.19	N/A
125.10	2220	7.90	0.45	15.84	N/A
94.10	2228	6.42	0.49	14.67	N/A
63.20	2232	4.88	0.55	12.95	N/A
31.60	2245	3.38	0.76	9.36	N/A
N/A	2254	2.10	N/A	N/A	N/A

Ballasted Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	inHg	Engine RPM	Temp Air F	Temp Cooling F
3th(1C)	68.80	19,895	1.30	15.80	10.68	0.67	30.20	2215	63	180
4th(1D)	84.40	19,580	1.62	13.10	11.73	0.61	30.20	2211	63	180
5th(1E)	98.70	19,490	1.90	12.40	12.09	0.59	30.20	2206	63	181
6th(1F)	116.70	18,670	2.34	9.40	13.40	0.53	30.20	2163	63	183
7th(2A)	127.10	18,525	2.57	8.70	14.26	0.50	30.20	2091	63	183
8th(2B)	135.20	16,840	3.01	7.60	15.28	0.47	30.20	2002	63	183
9th(2C)	136.90	14,300	3.59	5.10	15.48	0.46	30.20	2003	63	183
10th(2D)	138.40	11,870	4.37	3.90	15.74	0.45	30.20	2003	63	185
11th(3A)	151.70	11,600	4.90	4.30	15.48	0.46	30.20	2000	63	187
12th(2E)	134.50	9,780	5.16	4.20	15.24	0.47	30.20	2001	63	187
13th(3B)	151.90	9,600	5.93	3.50	15.48	0.46	30.20	1996	63	187
14th(2F)	135.70	8,080	6.30	2.50	15.29	0.46	30.20	2004	65	189
15th(3C)	152.20	8,065	7.08	2.50	15.48	0.46	30.20	2003	65	190
*16th(3D)	151.80	6,835	8.33	3.50	15.51	0.46	30.20	2004	65	190
*17th(3E)	146.80	5,610	9.82	2.60	14.97	0.47	30.20	2000	65	190

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged

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Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Engine RPM	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Consumption Kw H L	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Speed Km H
126.70	94.50	7,280	32.40	6.53	4.20	63	185	30.20	Maximum Power - 13th(3B) Gear	2200	14.21	0.30	2.80	0.50	10.51
97.20	72.50	5,490	24.40	6.64	3.10	64	181	30.20	75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 13th(3B) Gear	2212	13.20	0.33	2.60	0.54	10.69
65.70	49.00	3,650	16.20	6.75	1.90	64	179	30.20	50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 13th(3B) Gear	2219	11.52	0.38	2.27	0.62	10.86
97.10	72.40	5,495	24.40	6.62	3.30	64	179	30.20	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 15th(3C) Gear	1882	14.77	0.29	2.91	0.48	10.66
65.70	49.00	3,650	16.20	6.75	1.80	64	178	30.20	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 15th(3C) Gear	1890	12.99	0.33	2.56	0.55	10.87

Unballasted Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	inHg	Engine RPM	Temp Air F	Temp Cooling F
4th(1D)	61.70	14,705	1.57	15.20	10.51	0.68	30.20	2207	57	180
5th(1E)	72.40	14,320	1.90	13.20	10.91	0.65	30.20	2204	57	178
6th(1F)	86.80	14,120	2.31	11.60	11.83	0.60	30.20	2201	57	178
7th(2A)	97.50	13,940	2.62	11.60	12.39	0.57	30.20	2199	57	178
8th(2B)	115.90	13,760	3.16	11.50	13.43	0.53	30.20	2191	59	178
9th(2C)	127.70	13,510	3.54	10.90	14.22	0.50	30.20	2090	59	183
10th(2D)	135.60	12,160	4.18	8.90	15.18	0.47	30.20	2003	61	183
11th(3A)	151.80	12,080	4.71	8.60	15.38	0.46	30.20	1999	61	189
12th(2E)	136.40	10,115	5.06	6.50	15.33	0.46	30.20	2001	61	183
13th(3B)	154.20	9,960	5.81	6.40	15.68	0.45	30.20	2002	63	190
14th(2F)	137.20	8,387	6.13	5.00	15.40	0.46	30.20	1999	63	185
15th(3C)	156.10	8,455	6.92	5.00	15.80	0.45	30.20	2002	64	187
*16th(3D)	153.70	7,170	8.04	8.10	15.53	0.46	30.20	1999	64	189
*17th(3E)	149.90	5,855	9.60	6.50	15.19	0.47	30.20	1999	64	189

Engine

Make	Sisu Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with turbocharger and air to air intercooler
Displacement	402 cu in (6596 ml)
Compression Ratio	18.5 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 (25.16 mph max)
Wheelbase	118.00 in (2996 mm)
Front Tread Width	68.8 to 75.4 in
Rear Tread Width	61.7 to 95.2 in
Brakes	multiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	7,395 kg

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A

Sound Levels

At No Load 10th 2d Gear	69.00 dB(A)

Massey Ferguson 6485 Specs ( 2004-2012 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

Massey Ferguson 6485 Weight

Massey Ferguson 6485 attachments

OCED Tractor Test 2217

Variants

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Ballasted Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged

Unballasted Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Test Remarks