Massey Ferguson 6490

The Massey Ferguson 6490 is a row-crop tractor from the 6400 Series produced from 2004 to 2012. It features a 6.6L 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled Sisu diesel engine delivering 168 hp (125.3 kW). The tractor offers a Dyna-6 six-speed power shift transmission with 24 forward and reverse gears and a 32-speed creeper option. It is available in two- or four-wheel drive configurations with power steering and independent hydraulic wet disc brakes. The cab comes standard with air-conditioning. The 6490 has a fuel tank capacity of 93.8 gallons (355 L) and a rear PTO with independent operation and multiple speed options (540/540E/1000). Hydraulics are closed center PFC with 2900 psi pressure and 3 to 5 valves. The tractor hitch includes a rear Type II/IIIN with a rear lift capacity of 15,240 lbs (6912 kg) and an optional front hitch with 7,000 lbs (3175 kg) lift. Dimensions vary slightly between 2WD and 4WD models, with wheelbase around 120 inches, length near 198 inches, width 120 inches, and height 98.2 inches. Shipping weight ranges from 14,275 to 15,465 lbs depending on configuration. The 1090 front-end loader attachment offers substantial lift and breakout forces with a bucket width of 96 inches. The 6490 is built in Beauvais, France, and is part of a series including the 6485 and 6495 models.