Case-IH MX 150 or VOLVO-BM-VALMET Volvo 2105?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the MX 150: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 1762); the Volvo 2105: power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo 2105”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- The Case-IH MX 150 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 78% (3,713 kg / 8,186 lb) more three-point lift.
- The Case-IH MX 150 suits road haulage better on this data: 46% (3,925 kg / 8,653 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 | MX 150 | Volvo 2105 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 106.4 kW (142.7 hp)OECD Test 1762Measured PTO power is 4% below the claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) (110.3 kW (147.9 hp)) — a different quantity: the gap is what the engine claim does not reach the shaft. | 108.7 kW (145.8 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo 2105” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MX 150: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 1762); the Volvo 2105: power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo 2105”) — 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 MX 150 and the Volvo 2105. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | 103.2 kW (138.4 hp)OECD Test 1762 | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the Volvo 2105. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | — | 61.0 L/min (16.1 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo 2105” | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the MX 150. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 8,495 kg (18,728 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX150” | 4,782 kg (10,543 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo 2105” | AheadThe Case-IH MX 150 has 78% more lift (3,713 kg / 8,186 lb) than the VOLVO-BM-VALMET Volvo 2105 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source). |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 7,370 kg (16,248 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX150” | 6,395 kg (14,099 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo 2105” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Case-IH MX 150 is 15% heavier (975 kg / 2,150 lb) than the VOLVO-BM-VALMET Volvo 2105 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 12,500 kg (27,558 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX150” | 8,575 kg (18,905 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo 2105” | AheadThe Case-IH MX 150 has 46% higher maximum permissible mass (3,925 kg / 8,653 lb) than the VOLVO-BM-VALMET Volvo 2105 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 16 to 32Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX150” | 14 to 16Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo 2105” | 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 MX 150 and the Volvo 2105. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX150” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo 2105” | 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, “Case-IH MX150” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Volvo 2105” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX150” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Volvo 2105” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDOECD test report 1762, 1998; OECD test report 1763, 1998; Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX150” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Volvo 2105” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1998–2002 | 1985–1987 | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Case-IH MX 150 is newer: production began 13 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 MX 150 has 78% more lift (3,713 kg / 8,186 lb) than the VOLVO-BM-VALMET Volvo 2105 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The Case-IH MX 150 is 15% heavier (975 kg / 2,150 lb) than the VOLVO-BM-VALMET Volvo 2105 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Case-IH MX 150 has 46% higher maximum permissible mass (3,925 kg / 8,653 lb) than the VOLVO-BM-VALMET Volvo 2105 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- The Case-IH MX 150 is newer: production began 13 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- 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 PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MX 150: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 1762); the Volvo 2105: power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo 2105”) — 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, hydraulic flow and a creeper range.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources