Case-IH MX 180 or Massey Ferguson MF 8160 A?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the MX 180: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 1890); the MF 8160 A: power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8160”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- The Case-IH MX 180 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 124% (65.9 L/min / 17.4 gpm) more hydraulic flow.
- The Case-IH MX 180 suits road haulage better on this data: 39% (3,500 kg / 7,716 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 180 | MF 8160 A | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 131.0 kW (175.7 hp)OECD Test 1890Measured PTO power is 2% below the claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) (133.9 kW (179.6 hp)) — a different quantity: the gap is what the engine claim does not reach the shaft. | 133.2 kW (178.6 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8160” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MX 180: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 1890); the MF 8160 A: power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8160”) — 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 180 and the MF 8160 A. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | 112.6 kW (151.0 hp)OECD Test 1890 | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the MF 8160 A. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 119.2 L/min (31.5 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180” | 53.3 L/min (14.1 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8160” | AheadThe Case-IH MX 180 has 124% more hydraulic flow (65.9 L/min / 17.4 gpm) than the Massey Ferguson MF 8160 A (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 7,455 kg (16,435 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180” | 5,640 kg (12,434 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8160” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the MX 180: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180”); the MF 8160 A: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8160”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 8,725 kg (19,235 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180” | 6,720 kg (14,815 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8160” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Case-IH MX 180 is 30% heavier (2,005 kg / 4,420 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 8160 A (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 12,500 kg (27,558 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180” | 9,000 kg (19,842 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8160” | AheadThe Case-IH MX 180 has 39% higher maximum permissible mass (3,500 kg / 7,716 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 8160 A (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 18 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180” | 30 to 32Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8160” | EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the MX 180 and the MF 8160 A. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8160” | 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 MX180” | 540/540E/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8160” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8160” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDOECD test report 1890, 2000; Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180” | 2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8160” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1999–2002 | 1995–1999 | 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 Case-IH MX 180 has 124% more hydraulic flow (65.9 L/min / 17.4 gpm) than the Massey Ferguson MF 8160 A (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The Case-IH MX 180 is 30% heavier (2,005 kg / 4,420 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 8160 A (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Case-IH MX 180 has 39% higher maximum permissible mass (3,500 kg / 7,716 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 8160 A (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call.
- 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.
- 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 MX 180: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 1890); the MF 8160 A: power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8160”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- Not comparable on three-point lift: the MX 180: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180”); the MF 8160 A: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8160”) — 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 and a creeper range.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources