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Massey Ferguson 7490 Specs ( 2004-2012 )

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Nebraska Test #Summary 614

MASSEY FERGUSON 7490 DYNAVT DIESEL

Max Drawbar HP 144.2 hp

Max Pull 19,490 lbs

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Overview

Produced between 2004 and 2012 in Beauvais, France, the Massey Ferguson 7490 is a row-crop tractor equipped with a 6.6L Sisu 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine. The machine features standard four-wheel drive and was offered with either a 21-speed DynaStep or an infinite Dyna-VT transmission.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power and Pulling Performance: Nebraska tractor tests recorded a maximum PTO output of 179.7 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 19,490 lbs for the Sisu diesel-powered configuration.

Rear Hitch and Hydraulic Specifications: The tractor is equipped with a Category II/IIIN rear hitch providing a lift capacity of 14,283 lbs at 24 inches, supported by a 29 gpm closed-center hydraulic system.

Mechanical and Weight Specifications: This model features an operating weight of 15,145 lbs, a 118.7-inch wheelbase, and independent hydraulic wet disc brakes as standard equipment.

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 66CTA / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	402.5 ci (6.6 L)
Power	168 hp (125.3 kW)
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (tested)	115.1 hp (85.8 kW)
PTO (claimed)	140 hp (104.4 kW)
PTO (tested)	154.4 hp (115.1 kW)

Transmission

Gears	21 forward and 18 reverse / infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Oil capacity	13.2 qts (12.5 L) / 13.2 qts (12.5 L)
Transmission	DynaStep / Dyna-VT
Transmission type	21-speed

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard.
Description	Power steering / Independent 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
Valves	3 or 4

Hitch

Front Hitch	optional
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	14,283 lbs (6478 kg)
Rear Type	II/IIIN

PTO

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

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery CCA	505
Charging amps	120

Dimensions & Tires

Ballasted weight	16,865 lbs (7649 kg)
Ground clearance	14 inches (35 cm)
Height	122 inches (309 cm)
Length	205.9 inches (522 cm)
Operating weight	15,145 lbs (6869 kg)
Wheelbase	118.7 inches (301 cm)
Width	80 inches (203 cm)
Front tire	14.9R28
Rear tire	18.4R38
Weight	15,145 lbs (6869 kg)
Wheelbase	118.7 inches (301 cm)
Ag front	14.9R28
Ag rear	18.4R38

Massey Ferguson 7490 attachments

Description	front-end loader

OCED Tractor Test 2197

Description	Diesel Dyna Step 4WDDecember 1, 2003 - May 1, 2004 / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use	8.8 gal/hour (33.3 l/hour) / 9.4 gal/hour (35.6 l/hour) / 9.1 gal/hour (34.4 l/hour) / 9.3 gal/hour (35.2 l/hour)
Max power	154.4 hp (115.1 kW) / 115.1 hp (85.8 kW)
Power at rated engine speed	143.2 hp (106.8 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	153.1 hp (114.2 kW)

Variants

6490	Dyna-6
7490	Dyna-VT

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #Summary 614

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Test Date: June - September, 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)

179.70 hp

@ 2000 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

153.80 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

174.30 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	N/A
Torque Rise	61.9%
At Engine RPM	1500 rpm

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	Fuel gal/hr	Fuel L/hr
Rated Engine Speed	153.80	114.70	2200	9.24	35.00
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	179.70	134.00	2000	9.73	36.84

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
153.80	2200	9.24	0.43	16.64	N/A
132.00	2220	8.08	0.44	16.34	N/A
99.20	2229	6.41	0.46	15.48	N/A
66.50	2238	4.76	0.51	13.97	N/A
33.40	2248	3.21	0.68	10.42	N/A
N/A	2255	1.87	N/A	N/A	N/A

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Fwd Engaged

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	Air °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Engine RPM	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Temp Cooling F
111.40	8,195	5.10	3.40	70	29.80	Maximum Power—Turtle 8	2199	13.20	0.54	185
85.80	6,185	5.20	2.10	70	29.80	75% of Pull at Maximum Power—Turtle 8	2222	12.23	0.58	183
57.80	4,120	5.26	2.20	70	29.80	50% of Pull at Maximum Power—Turtle 8	2220	10.56	0.67	181
86.20	6,165	5.24	3.10	70	29.80	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—Turtle 9	1977	13.20	0.54	181
57.80	4,140	5.24	3.20	66	29.80	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—Turtle 9	1960	11.83	0.60	181

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Ballasted) Fwd Engaged

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	Air °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Engine RPM	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Temp Cooling F
Turtle 1	79.10	19,490	1.52	15.20	68	29.90	2214	11.17	0.64	180
Turtle 2	104.30	19,410	2.02	14.80	70	29.90	2199	11.63	0.61	187
Turtle 3	129.50	19,020	2.55	11.60	70	29.90	2055	13.27	0.54	185
Turtle 4	133.30	18,590	2.69	9.50	72	29.90	2045	13.71	0.52	189
Turtle 5	140.70	15,895	3.32	7.80	72	29.90	2006	14.31	0.50	189
Turtle 6	142.30	14,215	3.75	6.90	73	29.90	2003	14.48	0.49	189
Turtle 7	144.10	12,500	4.32	5.70	73	29.90	1999	14.67	0.48	190
Turtle 8	143.00	10,590	5.06	4.60	73	29.90	2002	14.48	0.49	190
Turtle 9	141.10	9,040	5.85	4.30	73	29.80	2003	14.43	0.49	190
Turtle 10	140.70	7,890	6.69	3.50	73	29.80	1999	14.33	0.50	190
Turtle 11	136.50	6,540	7.83	3.20	73	29.80	2003	13.92	0.51	190
Rabbit 9	138.40	9,125	5.69	4.30	73	29.80	2001	14.16	0.50	190
Rabbit 10	139.70	7,455	7.03	3.90	73	29.80	2000	14.37	0.49	189
Rabbit 11	137.20	6,340	8.12	3.20	75	29.80	1999	14.01	0.51	194
Rabbit 12	136.20	5,580	9.15	2.40	75	29.80	2003	13.65	0.52	190

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted) Fwd Engaged

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	Air °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Engine RPM	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Temp Cooling F
Turtle 3	93.60	14,185	2.47	15.00	68	29.80	2202	12.03	0.59	187
Turtle 4	101.20	13,960	2.72	12.90	68	29.80	2197	12.49	0.57	187
Turtle 5	118.90	13,690	3.26	9.80	68	29.80	2183	12.99	0.55	187
Turtle 6	127.90	13,570	3.53	10.70	70	29.80	2133	13.50	0.53	183
Turtle 7	136.40	13,015	3.93	6.90	68	29.80	2044	14.16	0.50	174
Turtle 8	143.80	10,610	5.08	5.80	70	29.80	2000	14.71	0.48	190
Turtle 9	144.20	8,825	6.13	5.80	66	29.80	2001	14.77	0.48	192
Turtle 10	142.40	7,710	6.93	3.80	66	29.80	2000	14.57	0.49	192
*Turtle 11	140.80	6,705	7.87	3.90	66	29.80	1999	14.41	0.49	183
Rabbit 9	138.40	10,385	5.00	7.80	68	29.80	1999	14.11	0.50	189
Rabbit 10	141.90	7,865	6.77	4.80	68	29.80	2002	14.62	0.49	190
*Rabbit 11	141.30	7,105	7.46	4.80	68	29.80	2001	14.57	0.49	192
*Rabbit 12	142.30	6,215	8.59	4.20	68	29.80	2001	14.57	0.49	183

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	CVT (combination of mechanical and hydrostatic sections)
Wheelbase	118.40 in (3007 mm)
Front Tread Width	67.0 to 75.4 in
Rear Tread Width	63.1 to 70.8 in
Brakes	multiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	7,530 kg

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A

Sound Levels

Bystander	82.30 dB(A)

Massey Ferguson 7490 Specs ( 2004-2012 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

Massey Ferguson 7490 attachments

OCED Tractor Test 2197

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 (Unballasted) Fwd Engaged

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Ballasted) Fwd Engaged

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted) Fwd Engaged

Hydraulic Performance

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

At No Load 5 2 Mph 1200 RPM

At No Load 5 2 Mph 2250 RPM

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Test Remarks