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Massey Ferguson 6499 Specs ( 2008-2012 )

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Nebraska Test #598

MASSEY FERGUSON 6499 DIESEL

Max Drawbar HP 196.5 hp

Max Pull 23,695 lbs

Max Torque 8 lb-ft

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Overview

The Massey Ferguson 6499 is a row-crop tractor produced from 2008 to 2012, featuring a 7.4L 6-cylinder SisuDiesel engine rated at 215 gross horsepower. It is equipped with a Dyna-6 24-speed partial power shift transmission and a closed-center pressure flow compensating hydraulic system. The model is configured with four-wheel drive, a standard air-conditioned cab, and a Category III/IIIN rear hitch.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power and Pull Performance: According to Nebraska Tractor Test data, the 6499 achieved a maximum tested PTO output of 216.2 horsepower and a maximum drawbar pull of 23,695 pounds.

Transmission and Powertrain Layout: The Dyna-6 transmission provides 24 forward and reverse speeds utilizing six power shift gears in four ranges paired with a hydraulic wet disc clutch.

Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications: The tractor features a rear lift capacity of 15,700 pounds at 24 inches, supported by a hydraulic system delivering 29 gpm of flow at 2900 psi.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor
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)	215 hp (160.3 kW)
Rated RPM	2200
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (tested)	167.0 hp (124.5 kW)
Engine (gross)	215 hp (160.3 kW)
PTO (claimed)	180 hp (134.2 kW)
PTO (tested)	216.2 hp (161.2 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
Drive type	Four-wheel drive

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

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 6499 Weight

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

Massey Ferguson 6499 attachments

Description	front-end loader

OCED Tractor Test 2390

Description	Diesel 24-speed 4WDApril 2007 - May 2007, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2390 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3C used for power test. / Gear 1E used for pull test.
Fuel use	12.4 gal/hour (46.9 l/hour) / 11.7 gal/hour (44.3 l/hour) / 12.4 gal/hour (46.9 l/hour) / 11.8 gal/hour (44.7 l/hour)
Max power	216.2 hp (161.2 kW) / 167.0 hp (124.5 kW)
Max pull	23,695 lbs (10748 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	189.9 hp (141.6 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	216.2 hp (161.2 kW)

References

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

Variants

6499	Dyna-6
7499	Dyna-VT

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #598

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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)

216.20 hp

@ 2000 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

189.90 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

216.20 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	651.8 lb-ft (883.8 Nm) at 1450 rpm
Torque Rise	43.8%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	Fuel gal/hr	Fuel L/hr
Rated Engine Speed	189.90	141.60	2200	11.69	44.26
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	216.20	161.20	2000	12.40	46.95

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
189.90	2200	11.69	0.44	16.24	N/A
163.10	2219	10.20	0.45	15.99	N/A
122.60	2228	8.18	0.48	14.98	N/A
82.60	2239	5.98	0.52	13.81	N/A
41.30	2246	3.86	0.67	10.70	N/A
N/A	2257	2.07	N/A	N/A	N/A

Ballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	inHg	Engine RPM	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air Dry F	Temp Cooling F
5th(1E)	110.00	23,695	1.74	14.50	11.47	29.70	2201	0.62	55	181
6th(1F)	131.80	23,065	2.14	12.90	12.23	29.70	2207	0.58	55	185
7th(2A)	147.50	22,595	2.45	11.40	13.25	29.70	2200	0.54	55	189
8th(2B)	166.00	20,750	3.00	8.60	13.76	29.70	2175	0.52	55	187
9th(2C)	172.30	18,145	3.56	6.60	14.25	29.70	2150	0.50	57	191
10th(2D)	184.00	16,905	4.08	6.40	15.13	29.70	2049	0.47	57	187
11th(3A)	194.70	16,200	4.51	6.50	15.13	29.70	2003	0.47	57	189
12th(2E)	185.50	14,690	4.73	5.80	15.16	29.70	2001	0.47	57	189
13th(3B)	194.40	13,310	5.48	5.10	15.11	29.70	1999	0.47	57	191
14th(2F)	184.50	12,050	5.74	4.80	15.02	29.70	1999	0.47	57	189
15th(3C)	196.20	11,420	6.44	4.90	15.28	29.70	1999	0.46	57	192
16th(3D)	196.50	9,485	7.77	5.10	15.28	29.70	1999	0.46	57	192
*17th(3E)	193.40	7,945	9.13	5.00	15.13	29.70	2004	0.47	57	190

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged

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Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	inHg	Condition	Engine RPM	Fuel Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Kw H L	Speed Km H	Temp Air Dry F	Temp Cooling F
167.00	124.50	9,035	40.20	6.93	4	14.16	29.80	Maximum Power—15th(3C) Gear	2199	0.31	0.50	2.79	11.16	64	189
127.80	95.30	6,790	30.20	7.06	3	13.05	29.80	75% of Pull at Maximum Power—15th(3C) Gear	2209	0.33	0.54	2.57	11.37	66	190
86.40	64.40	4,520	20.10	7.17	2	11.62	29.80	50% of Pull at Maximum Power—15th(3C) Gear	2221	0.37	0.61	2.29	11.53	66	179
127.90	95.40	6,785	30.20	7.07	3	14.87	29.80	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—16th(3D) Gear	1834	0.29	0.48	2.93	11.38	66	183
86.20	64.30	4,520	20.10	7.15	2	13.35	29.80	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—16th(3D) Gear	1845	0.32	0.53	2.63	11.50	66	180

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	inHg	Engine RPM	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air Dry F	Temp Cooling F
6th(1F)	80.70	14,905	2.03	15	10.41	29.80	2220	0.68	57	181
7th(2A)	94.40	14,365	2.46	9	12.00	29.80	2226	0.59	59	180
8th(2B)	111.30	14,185	2.94	9	12.18	29.80	2213	0.58	59	183
9th(2C)	130.90	14,410	3.41	10	13.26	29.80	2205	0.54	59	185
10th(2D)	154.40	13,940	4.15	9	14.01	29.80	2199	0.51	59	181
11th(3A)	168.60	13,610	4.64	8	13.89	29.80	2159	0.51	59	189
12th(2E)	173.40	13,825	4.70	8	14.47	29.80	2107	0.49	59	191
13th(3B)	184.10	12,835	5.38	7	14.57	29.80	2057	0.49	61	189
14th(2F)	176.30	12,075	5.48	6	14.67	29.80	2000	0.48	61	190
15th(3C)	192.30	11,625	6.21	6	15.13	29.80	2001	0.47	61	189
16th(3D)	190.00	9,410	7.57	5	14.87	29.80	2001	0.48	63	192
*17th(3E)	185.50	8,005	8.69	6	14.52	29.80	2002	0.49	63	196

Lift Capacity

Hitch Dimensions (No Load)

Dimension	Inches	mm

Engine

Make	Sisu Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with turbocharger and air to air intercooler
Displacement	449 cu in (7365 ml)
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
Speeds	24 forward (27.86 mph max)
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 In 10th 2d Gear	71.00 dB(A)

Massey Ferguson 6499 Specs ( 2008-2012 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

Massey Ferguson 6499 Weight

Massey Ferguson 6499 attachments

OCED Tractor Test 2390

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

Ballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Hitch Dimensions (No Load)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Test Remarks