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Massey Ferguson 6490 Specs ( 2004-2012 )

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Nebraska Test #S637

MASSEY FERGUSON 6490 DIESEL

Max Drawbar HP 161.2 hp

Max Pull 19,920 lbs

Max Torque 3 lb-ft

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Overview

The Massey Ferguson 6490 is a row-crop tractor manufactured in Beauvais, France, between 2004 and 2012, featuring a Sisu 6.6L 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine. It is equipped with a Dyna-6 transmission offering 24 or 32 forward and reverse speeds and a closed center PFC hydraulic system with a total flow of 29 gpm.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power Output: Nebraska Tractor Test data recorded a maximum PTO performance of 180.4 hp and a maximum drawbar performance of 161.2 hp.

Lifting and Hitch Capacity: The tractor is configured with a Type II/IIIN rear hitch providing a lift capacity of 15,240 lbs at 24 inches, along with an optional 7,000 lb capacity front hitch.

Mechanical and Physical Configuration: This model features a 120.1-inch wheelbase on 2WD variants, 17.8 inches of ground clearance, and an operating weight of up to 15,465 lbs when equipped with 4WD.

Production

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

Engine

Engine type	Sisu 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	93.8 gal (355.0 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	168 hp (125.3 kW)
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (tested)	121.5 hp (90.6 kW)
PTO (claimed)	140 hp (104.4 kW)
PTO (tested)	145.2 hp (108.3 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)	15,240 lbs (6912 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 6490 Weight

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

Massey Ferguson 6490 attachments

Description	front-end loader

OCED Tractor Test 2200

Description	Diesel 32-speed 4WDMarch 2004 - June 2004, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2200 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4TA used for power test. / Gear 2TB used for pull test.
Fuel use	8.2 gal/hour (31.0 l/hour) / 8.7 gal/hour (32.9 l/hour) / 8.2 gal/hour (31.0 l/hour) / 8.6 gal/hour (32.6 l/hour)
Max power	145.2 hp (108.3 kW) / 121.5 hp (90.6 kW)
Max pull	15130 lbs (6862 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	140.7 hp (104.9 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	145.2 hp (108.3 kW)

Variants

6490	Dyna-6
7490	Dyna-VT

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #S637

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Test Date: August - October, 2007

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

Max Power (1 Hour)

180.40 hp

@ 2000 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

153.80 hp

0.44 lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

180.40 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	595.3 lb-ft (807.1 Nm) at 1400 rpm
Torque Rise	62.0%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM
Rated Engine Speed	153.80	114.70	2200
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	180.40	134.50	2000
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	180.40	134.50	2000

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
153.80	2200	9.48	0.44	16.23	N/A
131.80	2216	8.39	0.45	15.71	N/A
99.40	2228	6.90	0.49	14.41	N/A
66.50	2234	5.22	0.56	12.74	N/A
33.50	2245	3.50	0.74	9.57	N/A
N/A	2253	2.03	N/A	N/A	N/A

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Ballasted) Front Drive Engaged

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	inHg	Engine RPM	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
3th(1C)	69.60	19,920	1.31	15.50	10.88	0.65	30.30	2207	55	180
4th(1D)	86.50	19,815	1.64	12.80	11.83	0.60	30.30	2211	57	178
5th(1E)	101.80	19,715	1.94	11.50	12.33	0.57	30.30	2203	57	180
6th(1F)	119.20	18,975	2.36	8.30	13.50	0.53	30.30	2160	57	176
7th(2A)	128.30	18,705	2.57	8.50	14.21	0.50	30.30	2099	57	181
8th(2B)	137.20	16,995	3.03	6.60	15.24	0.47	30.30	2009	57	185
9th(2C)	139.30	14,535	3.60	5.10	15.56	0.46	30.30	1997	57	185
10th(2D)	140.10	12,050	4.36	3.50	15.68	0.45	30.30	2001	59	187
11th(3A)	158.50	12,115	4.91	4.20	15.68	0.45	30.30	1999	59	187
12th(2E)	138.30	10,015	5.18	3.50	15.53	0.46	30.30	2001	59	189
13th(3B)	159.00	10,045	5.94	4.10	15.63	0.45	30.30	2000	59	189
14th(2F)	137.20	8,250	6.24	3.00	15.35	0.46	30.30	1997	59	189
15th(3C)	157.80	8,405	7.04	2.20	15.58	0.46	30.30	2000	59	190
16th(3D)*	157.40	7,080	8.34	2.90	15.53	0.46	30.30	2005	59	189
17th(3E)*	152.70	5,825	9.83	3.10	15.14	0.47	30.30	2006	59	190

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	inHg	Engine RPM	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
3rd(1C)	51.90	14,705	1.32	15.30	9.75	0.73	29.90	2223	54	180
4th(1D)	61.70	14,615	1.58	14.50	10.58	0.67	29.90	2213	54	180
5th(1E)	73.90	14,390	1.93	12.90	11.24	0.63	29.90	2221	54	178
6th(1F)	87.30	14,005	2.34	11.70	12.03	0.59	29.90	2213	55	178
7th(2A)	97.60	14,030	2.61	11.90	12.55	0.57	29.90	2201	55	178
8th(2B)	116.90	14,045	3.12	11.90	13.35	0.53	29.90	2190	57	181
9th(2C)	129.50	13,625	3.57	10.70	14.31	0.50	29.90	2109	57	183
10th(2D)	138.50	12,430	4.18	8.80	15.46	0.46	29.90	2002	59	183
11th(3A)	155.70	12,455	4.69	9.20	15.18	0.47	29.90	2000	59	185
12th(2E)	140.00	10,475	5.01	6.90	15.51	0.46	29.90	2002	61	183
13th(3B)	160.00	10,340	5.80	6.50	15.58	0.46	29.90	2003	64	189
14th(2F)	138.50	8,495	6.11	5.30	15.40	0.46	29.90	1999	63	189
15th(3C)	161.20	8,770	6.89	5.50	15.80	0.45	29.90	2003	64	189
16th(3D)*	157.00	7,345	8.02	7.70	15.46	0.46	29.90	2002	64	190
17th(3E)*	156.10	6,115	9.57	6.80	15.48	0.46	29.90	2000	64	192

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	kW·hr/L	lb/hp·hr	kg/kW·hr	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Engine RPM	Speed Km H
127.70	95.20	7,350	32.70	6.52	4.50	14.33	2.82	0.50	0.30	61	187	29.90	Maximum Power - 13th(3B) Gear	2199	10.50
97.60	72.80	5,510	24.50	6.64	3.10	13.15	2.59	0.54	0.33	61	183	29.90	75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 13th(3B) Gear	2211	10.69
66.50	49.60	3,710	16.50	6.72	2.20	11.62	2.29	0.61	0.37	61	180	29.90	50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 13th(3B) Gear	2219	10.82
96.80	72.20	5,485	24.40	6.62	3.20	14.77	2.91	0.48	0.29	63	180	29.90	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 15th(3C) Gear	1881	10.66
66.50	49.60	3,700	16.50	6.74	2.20	13.02	2.56	0.55	0.33	63	178	29.90	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 15th(3C) Gear	1893	10.84

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	16,305 lbs ( 7,395 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A

Sound Levels

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

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Four 480/80R46; *; 15 (100) psi, Two 520/85R42; ; 15 (100) psi
Front Tires	Two 420/90R30; ; 15 (100) psi, Two 16.9R30; ; 15 (100) psi
Height of Drawbar	23.60 in (600 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	N/A lbs
Front	N/A lbs
Total	N/A lbs

Massey Ferguson 6490 Specs ( 2004-2012 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

Massey Ferguson 6490 Weight

Massey Ferguson 6490 attachments

OCED Tractor Test 2200

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

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Ballasted) Front Drive Engaged

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Hydraulic Performance

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks