Case-IH MX 135 Maxxum vs Massey Ferguson MF 6480 A
6 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (4WD; 2WD / 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1997–2002; 2003–2012). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
6 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | MX 135 Maxxum | MF 6480 A | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 133.2 hp | 143.1 hp | +7% MF 6480 A |
| Engine declared | CUMMINS CDC 6T-590 | Perkins 1106 C-60 TA | differs |
| Displacement declared | 5.88 L | — | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 384 lb·ft · 521 N·m | — | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | — | Driving clutch with 5 x 230 mm disc diameter | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | — | Open centre | — |
| Pump flow declared | 28.8 gpm · 109.0 L/min | 27.2 gpm · 103.0 L/min | +6% MX 135 Maxxum |
| Pressure declared | 2,988 psi · 206 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 12,950 lb · 5,874 kg | — | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | — | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 13,900 lb · 6,305 kg | 11,552 lb · 5,240 kg | +20% MX 135 Maxxum |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 19,842 lb · 9,000 kg | 20,393 lb · 9,250 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 106.3 in · 2,700 mm | 112.1 in · 2,848 mm | +5% MF 6480 A |
| Length declared | 184.1 in · 4,675 mm | 183.3 in · 4,656 mm | — |
| Width declared | 92.9 in · 2,360 mm | 79.3 in · 2,014 mm | +17% MX 135 Maxxum |
| Height declared | 116.9 in · 2,970 mm | 115.6 in · 2,935 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 15.4 in · 390 mm | 14.9 in · 379 mm | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 277.9 qt · 263.0 L | 285.3 qt · 270.0 L | — |
Case-IH MX 135 Maxxum sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX135”
Massey Ferguson MF 6480 A sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6480”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 7465”