Massey Ferguson 6497 Specifications

Production

Who manufactures this tractor and what is its type?

• Manufacturer: Massey Ferguson
• Type: Row-Crop tractor
• Original price: $110,750 (2009)

Variants

What are the available variants of this tractor?

• 6497: Dyna-6
• 7497: Dyna-VT

Horsepower

What is the horsepower of the Massey Ferguson 6497?

• Engine (gross): 200 hp (149.1 kW)
• PTO (claimed): 165 hp (123.0 kW)
• Drawbar (tested): 149.8 hp (111.7 kW)
• PTO (tested): 182.4 hp (136.0 kW)

Engine

What are the engine specifications?

• Type: SisuDiesel 7.4L 6-cyl diesel
• Fuel tank: 93.8 gal (355.0 L)

Mechanical

What are the mechanical features of the Massey Ferguson 6497?

• Chassis: 4x4 MFWD 4WD
• Differential lock: electro-hydraulic front and rear
• Steering: power
• Brakes: hydraulic wet disc
• Trailer brakes: hydraulic (Optional)
• Cab: Cab standard with air-conditioning.
• Transmission: 24-speed partial power shift

Hydraulics

What are the hydraulic system specifications?

• Type: closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)
• Pressure: 2900 psi (200.0 bar)
• Valves: 3 to 5
• Total flow: 29 gpm (109.8 lpm) or 39 gpm (147.6 lpm) Optional

Tractor hitch

What are the hitch specifications?

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO specifications?

• Rear PTO: independent
• Rear RPM: 540/1000 (540/540E/1000 Optional)
• Front PTO: independent (Optional)
• Front RPM: 1000 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire specifications?

• Wheelbase: 118 inches (299 cm)
• Weight: 17,200 to 17,460 pounds
• Front tire: 14.9R30
• Rear tire: 18.4R42

Electrical

What are the electrical system specifications?

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