John Deere 6170R vs Massey Ferguson 7490
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 6170R is more powerful than the Massey Ferguson 7490: 170 HP versus 168 HP (+2 HP, +1%).
- The John Deere 6170R is the more recent model: production started in 2012, versus 2004 for the Massey Ferguson 7490.
- The John Deere 6170R offers a higher rear lift capacity: 8500 kg versus 6478 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 6170R | Massey Ferguson 7490 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 170 HP | 168 HP |
| Production years | 2012–2014 | 2004–2012 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 6.8 L | 6.6 L |
| Weight | — | 6 869 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Partial power shift | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 21 / 18 |
| Rear lift capacity | 8 500 kg | 6 478 kg |
| Wheelbase | 302 cm | 301 cm |
| Length | 504 cm | 522 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |