Case-IH JX1090U or Massey Ferguson MF 4255 (A)?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the JX1090U: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 2279); the MF 4255 (A): power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4255”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- The Case-IH JX1090U suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 41% (1,460 kg / 3,219 lb) more three-point lift.
- The Massey Ferguson MF 4255 (A) suits road haulage better on this data: 13% (800 kg / 1,764 lb) more maximum permissible mass.
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 | JX1090U | MF 4255 (A) | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 62.1 kW (83.3 hp)OECD Test 2279 | 62.9 kW (84.4 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4255” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the JX1090U: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 2279); the MF 4255 (A): power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4255”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| 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 JX1090U and the MF 4255 (A). |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | 45.3 kW (60.7 hp)OECD Test 2279 | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the MF 4255 (A). |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 62.3 L/min (16.5 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH JX1090U” | 65.0 L/min (17.2 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4255” | EvenEven on hydraulic flow (both pump flow, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 5,060 kg (11,155 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH JX1090U” | 3,600 kg (7,937 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4255” | AheadThe Case-IH JX1090U has 41% more lift (1,460 kg / 3,219 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 4255 (A) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source). |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 3,855 kg (8,499 lb) to 4,255 kg (9,381 lb), varies by configurationTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH JX1090U” | 3,690 kg (8,135 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4255” | EvenEven on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 6,200 kg (13,669 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH JX1090U” | 7,000 kg (15,432 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4255” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson MF 4255 (A) has 13% higher maximum permissible mass (800 kg / 1,764 lb) than the Case-IH JX1090U (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 12OECD test report 2279, 2005 | 12 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4255” | 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 JX1090U and the MF 4255 (A). |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH JX1090U” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4255” | 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? | 540E/540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH JX1090U” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4255” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4255” | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the JX1090U. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDOECD test report 2279, 2005; Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH JX1090U” | 2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4255” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 2004–2008 | 1997–2001 | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Case-IH JX1090U is newer: production began 7 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Case-IH JX1090U has 41% more lift (1,460 kg / 3,219 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 4255 (A) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The Massey Ferguson MF 4255 (A) has 13% higher maximum permissible mass (800 kg / 1,764 lb) than the Case-IH JX1090U (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- The Case-IH JX1090U is newer: production began 7 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Even on hydraulic flow (both pump flow, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- 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.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the JX1090U: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 2279); the MF 4255 (A): power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4255”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources