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Massey Ferguson 6497 Specs ( 2008-2012 )

Name: Massey Ferguson 6497
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Nebraska Test #S590

Massey Ferguson 6497

Max Drawbar HP 186.7 hp

Max Pull 8,025 lbs

Max Torque 9 lb-ft

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Overview

The Massey Ferguson 6497 is a 4WD row-crop tractor produced from 2008 to 2012, powered by a 7.4L six-cylinder SisuDiesel engine rated at 200 gross horsepower. It features the Dyna-6 partial power shift transmission with 24 forward and reverse gears and a standard cab with air-conditioning. The tractor's mechanical configuration includes a Category III/IIIN rear hitch with a 15,700-pound lift capacity and a 118-inch wheelbase.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power Output: Nebraska Tractor Test data for this model recorded a maximum tested PTO performance of 208.9 hp and a maximum drawbar performance of 186.7 hp.

Transmission and Drivetrain Layout: The Dyna-6 transmission provides 24 forward and reverse speeds through six power shift gears in four ranges, utilizing a hydraulic wet disc clutch and electro-hydraulic differential locks.

Hydraulic and Lift Specifications: The closed center pressure flow compensating hydraulic system operates at 2900 psi with a total flow of 29 gpm, supporting a rear lift capacity of 15,700 lbs and an optional 8,800-lb front lift.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor / Original price was $110 in 750 with 2009
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson

Engine

Engine type	SisuDiesel 7.4L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	93.8 gal (355.0 L)
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	4.252x5.276 inches (108 x 134 mm)
Compression	17.5:1
Description	SisuDiesel 74 CTA / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	449 ci (7.4 L)
Emissions	Tier III
Power (gross)	200 hp (149.1 kW)
Rated RPM	2200
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (tested)	149.8 hp (111.7 kW)
Engine (gross)	200 hp (149.1 kW)
PTO (claimed)	165 hp (123.0 kW)
PTO (tested)	182.4 hp (136.0 kW)

Transmission

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

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Description	Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic front and rear
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Trailer brakes	hydraulic OptOptional

Hydraulics

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

Hitch

Control	lower-link draft sensing
Front Hitch	optional
Front lift	8,800 lbs (3991 kg)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	15,700 lbs (7121 kg)
Rear Type	III/IIIN

PTO

Front PTO	independent OptOptional
Front PTO Type	1000 (1.375)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery CCA	600
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	150
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Bar rear axle	98 inch length (2489 mm) / 118 inch length (2997 mm)
Clearance (drawbar)	17.8 inches (45 cm)
Front tread	60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm)
Height (cab)	120 inches (304 cm)
Length	214 inches (543 cm)
Rear tread	60 to 119 inches (152 to 302 cm)
Wheelbase	118 inches (299 cm)
Width	98.2 inches (249 cm)
Front tire	14.9R30
Rear tire	18.4R42
Weight	17200 to 17460 pounds
Wheelbase	118 inches (299 cm)
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 14.9R30. Rear: 18.4R42

Massey Ferguson 6497 Weight

Ballasted	23,920 lbs (10850 kg)
Operating	17,460 lbs (7919 kg)
Shipping	17,200 lbs (7801 kg)

Massey Ferguson 6497 attachments

Description	front-end loader

OCED Tractor Test 2389

Description	Diesel 24-speed 4WDApril 2007 - May 2007, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2389 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3C used for power test. / Gear 1E used for pull test.
Fuel use	11.3 gal/hour (42.8 l/hour) / 12.1 gal/hour (45.8 l/hour) / 11.1 gal/hour (42.0 l/hour)
Max power	149.8 hp (111.7 kW)
Max pull	19,700 lbs (8935 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	182.4 hp (136.0 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	208.9 hp (155.8 kW)

References

Description	6400/7400 Series published in 2010, by Massey Ferguson

Variants

6497	Dyna-6
7497	Dyna-VT

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #S590

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Test Date: April - May, 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)

208.90 hp

@ 2000 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

182.40 hp

0.44 lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

208.90 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	633.9 lb.-ft. (859.4 Nm) at 1450 rpm
Torque Rise	45.6%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	Fuel gal/hr	Fuel L/hr
Rated Engine Speed	182.40	136.00	2200	11.27	42.65
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	208.90	155.80	2000	12.10	45.81
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	208.90	155.80	2000	12.10	45.81

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
182.40	2200	N/A	0.44	16.19	N/A
155.50	2207	N/A	0.46	15.62	N/A
117.30	2221	N/A	0.48	14.79	N/A
78.60	2229	N/A	0.52	13.67	N/A
39.70	2239	N/A	0.68	10.52	N/A
N/A	2246	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip
Maximum Power—15th(3C) Gear	149.80	8,025	7.00	4
75% of Pull at Maximum Power—15th(3C) Ge...	113.70	6,015	7.09	3
50% of Pull at Maximum Power—15th(3C) Ge...	77.50	4,025	7.22	2
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—16th...	113.70	6,005	7.10	3
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—16h(...	77.10	4,030	7.17	2

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Ballasted)

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Gear	Power	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	Engine RPM	Pull Lbs	Temp Air F	Temp Coolant F
5th(1E)	92.00	1.75	15	11.07	0.64	2212	19740	61	176
6th(1F)	111.70	2.17	12	11.89	0.60	2212	19290	61	181
7th(2A)	123.40	2.42	12	12.19	0.58	2201	19085	61	183
8th(2B)	148.50	2.96	11	13.55	0.52	2199	18840	61	187
9th(2C)	161.30	3.23	10	14.11	0.50	2039	18705	63	183
10th(2D)	169.60	4.06	6	14.92	0.48	2028	15670	63	174
11th(3A)	181.00	4.55	6	14.48	0.49	2016	14905	63	189
12th(2E)	170.80	4.78	5	14.21	0.50	2012	13400	63	190
13th(3B)	182.50	5.46	5	14.67	0.48	2000	12530	63	192
14th(2F)	169.00	5.76	5	13.86	0.51	2006	10995	64	189
15th(3C)	186.70	6.49	5	14.92	0.48	2005	10790	64	192
16th(3D)	184.80	7.81	5	14.82	0.48	1999	8870	64	194
17th(3E)	175.90	9.18	5	14.16	0.50	2001	7185	64	190

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted)

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Gear	Power	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	Engine RPM	Pull Lbs	Temp Air F	Temp Coolant F
3rd(1C)	48.30	1.20	15	8.83	0.80	2224	15085	72	180
4th(1D)	57.30	1.44	14	9.26	0.77	2216	14905	72	180
5th(1E)	65.80	1.73	13	9.86	0.72	2213	14275	72	181
6th(1F)	78.90	2.11	11	10.46	0.68	2210	14005	72	185
7th(2A)	89.00	2.39	11	10.61	0.67	2206	13960	72	180
8th(2B)	106.90	2.91	10	11.32	0.63	2202	13780	72	185
9th(2C)	124.60	3.41	9	11.67	0.61	2195	13715	72	185
10th(2D)	139.10	4.23	7	12.36	0.57	2189	12320	73	192
11th(3A)	158.50	4.66	8	13.55	0.52	2164	12760	73	187
12th(2E)	158.50	4.70	7	13.91	0.51	2081	12655	73	185
13th(3B)	173.90	5.39	6	14.01	0.51	2052	12110	81	190
14th(2F)	160.30	5.53	5	13.25	0.54	2005	10865	81	194
15th(3C)	180.20	6.19	5	14.57	0.49	1999	10925	79	185
16th(3D)	178.40	7.60	4	14.31	0.50	2001	8800	79	196
17th(3E)	176.30	8.65	7	14.21	0.50	2003	7640	81	196

Engine

Make	Sisu Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with turbocharger and air to air intercooler
Displacement	449 cu in (7365 ml)
Bore & Stroke	4.252" x 5.276" (108.0 mm x 134.0 mm)
Compression Ratio	17.5 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
Wheelbase	118.00 in (2996 mm)
Front Tread Width	68.8" (1747 mm) to 75.4" (1915 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	61.7" (1567 mm) to 95.2" (2417 mm) in
Brakes	multiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	17,460 lbs ( 7,920 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A

Sound Levels

At No Load 10th 2d Gear	71.00 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Height of Drawbar	22.5 in (570 mm)

Massey Ferguson 6497 Specs ( 2008-2012 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

Massey Ferguson 6497 Weight

Massey Ferguson 6497 attachments

OCED Tractor Test 2389

References

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

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Ballasted)

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted)

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Test Remarks