Agco RT-130 (Traktorenlexikon) or Case-IH MXU 135 Maxxum?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the RT-130 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MXU 135 Maxxum has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Agco RT-130 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 30% (27.8 L/min / 7.3 gpm) more hydraulic flow and 17% (1,039 kg / 2,291 lb) more three-point lift.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.
What decides it, question by question?
| Question | RT-130 | MXU 135 Maxxum | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 99 kW (133 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “AGCO RT 130” | 99.3 kW (133.2 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU135” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the RT-130 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MXU 135 Maxxum has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft. |
| Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft? | — | — | No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the RT-130 and the MXU 135 Maxxum. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the RT-130 and the MXU 135 Maxxum. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 119.3 L/min (31.5 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “AGCO RT 130” | 91.5 L/min (24.2 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU135” | AheadThe Agco RT-130 has 30% more hydraulic flow (27.8 L/min / 7.3 gpm) than the Case-IH MXU 135 Maxxum (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 7,035 kg (15,510 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “AGCO RT 130” | 5,996 kg (13,219 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU135” | AheadThe Agco RT-130 has 17% more lift (1,039 kg / 2,291 lb) than the Case-IH MXU 135 Maxxum (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source). |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 6,749 kg (14,879 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “AGCO RT 130” | 5,452 kg (12,020 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU135” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Agco RT-130 is 24% heavier (1,297 kg / 2,859 lb) than the Case-IH MXU 135 Maxxum (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | — | 7,500 kg (16,535 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU135” | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the RT-130. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 18 to 32Traktorenlexikon, “AGCO RT 130” | 16 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU135” | EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the RT-130 and the MXU 135 Maxxum. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “AGCO RT 130” | 40 km/h (24.9 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU135” | EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “AGCO RT 130” | 540E/540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU135” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “AGCO RT 130” | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the MXU 135 Maxxum. |
| Which drives on both axles? | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “AGCO RT 130” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU135” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 2002–2004 | 2003–2006 | EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Agco RT-130 has 30% more hydraulic flow (27.8 L/min / 7.3 gpm) than the Case-IH MXU 135 Maxxum (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The Agco RT-130 has 17% more lift (1,039 kg / 2,291 lb) than the Case-IH MXU 135 Maxxum (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The Agco RT-130 is 24% heavier (1,297 kg / 2,859 lb) than the Case-IH MXU 135 Maxxum (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the RT-130 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MXU 135 Maxxum has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources