Case-IH MX 240 or Steyr-Case 9270 a?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the MX 240: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 1835); the 9270 a: power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 a”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
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 240 | 9270 a | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 175.4 kW (235.2 hp)OECD Test 1835Measured PTO power is 3% below the claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) (180.9 kW (242.6 hp)) — a different quantity: the gap is what the engine claim does not reach the shaft. | 169.4 kW (227.2 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 a” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MX 240: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 1835); the 9270 a: power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 a”) — 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 240 and the 9270 a. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | 149.6 kW (200.6 hp)OECD Test 1835 | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 9270 a. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 117.7 L/min (31.1 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240” | 112.4 L/min (29.7 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 a” | 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? | 8,485 kg (18,706 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240” | 6,600 kg (14,551 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 a” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the MX 240: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240”); the 9270 a: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 a”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 9,414 kg (20,754 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240” | 8,318 kg (18,338 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 a” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Case-IH MX 240 is 13% heavier (1,096 kg / 2,416 lb) than the Steyr-Case 9270 a (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 14,000 kg (30,865 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240” | — | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 9270 a. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 18 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240” | 24Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 a” | 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? | — | YesTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 a” | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the MX 240. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 a” | 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 MX240” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 a” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240” | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 9270 a. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDOECD test report 1835, 1999; Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 a” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1999–2002 | 1997–1999 | 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 240 is 13% heavier (1,096 kg / 2,416 lb) than the Steyr-Case 9270 a (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- 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 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 MX 240: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 1835); the 9270 a: power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 a”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- Not comparable on three-point lift: the MX 240: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240”); the 9270 a: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 a”) — 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, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources