Bring premium European engineering, elite hydraulic capacity, and outstanding operator ride quality to your farming operation with this highly optioned 2009 Massey Ferguson 6480 mechanical front-wheel drive (MFWD) tractor. Showing just 3,161 original hours on the meter, this mid-hour, high-horsepower utility machine is in exceptionally clean condition. The 6480 is part of Massey Ferguson's legendary 6400-series, globally revered for its incredible heavy-frame pulling power, absolute mechanical durability, and smooth Dyna-transmission performance.
At the core of this machine is a smooth, high-torque Perkins 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine delivering roughly 145 engine horsepower. Paired with a heavy-duty factory-fitted Massey Ferguson 961 front loader, this comprehensive agricultural package is perfectly sized for heavy tillage, high-volume hay cutting, round baling, livestock feeding, and large-scale material handling.
Key Technical Specifications:
Model Year: 2009
Hours: 3,161 (Genuine, low-use original operating hours)
Serial Number: T288058
Engine: Perkins 6.6L 6-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel (Smooth, high-displacement torque delivery built before complex DEF systems).
Drivetrain: Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive (MFWD / 4WD) providing excellent traction in wet fields or slick feeding pens.
Factory Front Loader Package:
Loader Model: Massey Ferguson 961 Heavy-Duty Front Loader.
Attachment Interface: Integrated quick-attach faceplate for fast, easy bucket removal.
Material Bucket: High-capacity 79" wide heavy-duty material bucket built to handle bulk gravel, silage, or snow.
Control Layout: Ergonomic, responsive hydraulic joystick controller mounted seamlessly in the operator's console for fluid, precise lift and tilt functionality.
Premium Air Ride Operator Station:
Cab Suspension: Upgraded Air Ride Cab structure (Drastically absorbs harsh bumps, ruts, and field corrugations, delivering one of the smoothest, most comfortable operator rides available on the market).
Climate Control: Full factory-enclosed cab with high-output Heating and Air Conditioning systems.
Ergonomics: Outfitted with a premium adjustable pneumatic suspension seat, a tilt steering wheel, an integrated AM/FM radio, and a convenient instructor's seat (buddy seat) to comfortably train extra operators.
Elite Implement & Hydraulic Infrastructure:
Rear Remotes: Upgraded with 4 complete sets of factory rear hydraulic remotes (An exceptional, high-spec feature allowing you to easily operate advanced, multi-stage implements, folding batwing mowers, and hydraulic scrapers simultaneously).
Rear PTO: Independent 1000 RPM Power Take-Off (PTO) designed to drive high-demand silage choppers, mixers, and large balers.
Three-Point Hitch: Heavy-duty rear Category 3-point hitch complete with an adjustable mechanical top link and robust lift capacity.
Row-Crop Tire & Rim Package:
Front Tires: 380/85R30 Heavy-Ply Radial Fronts
Rear Tires: 480/80R42 High-Clearance Radial Rears
Note: This tall, premium radial configuration provides excellent drawbar clearance, minimizes ground slip, and maximizes your pulling footprint across the field while optimizing your row-crop adaptability.
? Dealer Note: Finding a pre-DEF Perkins-powered Massey Ferguson 6480 with right around 3,000 hours is an absolute treasure. This machine is highly favored because it features an industrial-grade frame weight, a premium factory air-ride cab, and 4 rear remotes?a combination rarely seen in this class. Fully multi-point drivetrain inspected, detailed, and fluid-checked, this tractor is 100% turn-key and field-ready to go to work for you today!