The Massey Ferguson 6480 tractor engine horsepower is 143 hp | 106.6 kW, PTO horsepower is 115 hp | 85.8 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 100.2 hp | 74.7 kW.
Massey Ferguson 6480 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Starter volts
12
Battery volts
12
Massey Ferguson 6480 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
143 hp
Average
210 hp
Low
120 hp
High
380 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
115 hp
Average
175 hp
Low
100 hp
High
320 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
100.2 hp
Average
150 hp
Low
85 hp
High
280 hp
Displacement comparison
This model
365.2 ci
Average
520 ci
Low
360 ci
High
750 ci
Rated RPM comparison
This model
2,200 rpm
Average
2,100 rpm
Low
1,600 rpm
High
2,500 rpm
Engine size per PTO HP
This model
3.2 ci/hp
Average
3.3 ci/hp
Low
2 ci/hp
High
5.2 ci/hp
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the large ag tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
Massey Ferguson 6480 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 6480 have?
The listed engine output is 143 hp, below the 210 hp benchmark average. That is a lower-power result, so the smarter match is lighter implements and jobs that do not demand more than about 143 hp.
How much PTO horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 6480 have?
The listed PTO output is 115 hp, below the 175 hp benchmark average. For real use, size PTO implements below or near 115 hp rather than using a bigger engine-horsepower number.
How much drawbar horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 6480 have?
The listed drawbar output is 100.2 hp, below the 150 hp benchmark average. For pulling work, the safer assumption is about 100.2 hp at the drawbar before soil, ballast and tire limits are considered.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Massey Ferguson 6480?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 80.4%, from 143 engine hp to 115 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How efficient is the Massey Ferguson 6480 for pulling work?
The drawbar-to-engine transfer is about 70.1%, from 143 engine hp to 100.2 drawbar hp. That gives a more grounded pulling estimate than engine horsepower alone.
Is the Massey Ferguson 6480 better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 87.1% of PTO output, comparing 100.2 drawbar hp with 115 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the Massey Ferguson 6480 engine?
The engine displacement is 365.2 ci, below the 520 ci benchmark average. Smaller displacement usually means less engine size behind each horsepower number.
Is the Massey Ferguson 6480 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 3.2 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 365.2 ci and 115 PTO hp. That is close to the normal benchmark for this category.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Massey Ferguson 6480 make?
The output density is about 19.2 PTO hp per liter, using 115 PTO hp and 6 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
Official information note
Horsepower and engine specs can vary by year, market, engine option, fuel system, test standard and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, spec plate, parts book and official masseyferguson.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.
