John Deere 4840 vs Massey Ferguson 6497

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 4840

John Deere 4840

200 HP · 1978–1982

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Massey Ferguson 6497

Massey Ferguson 6497

200 HP · 2008–2012

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 4840 and the Massey Ferguson 6497 deliver the same power: 200 HP.
  • The Massey Ferguson 6497 is the more recent model: production started in 2008, versus 1978 for the John Deere 4840.
  • The Massey Ferguson 6497 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 7121 kg versus 3762 kg.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 4840Massey Ferguson 6497
Power200 HP200 HP
Production years1978–19822008–2012
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders66
Displacement7.6 L7.4 L
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionPower shiftPartial power shift
Gears (fwd/rev)8 / 4
Rear lift capacity3 762 kg7 121 kg
Wheelbase300 cm299 cm
Length449 cm543 cm
CabYesYes

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