Case-IH MX 285 or New Holland T 8020?

Which should you choose?

On performance, no comparable figure differs by more than its threshold: on this data the machines are level.

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?

Buyer questions for Case-IH MX 285 and New Holland T 8020, with the call on each
QuestionMX 285T 8020Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?180.64 kW (242.24 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX285”183.2 kW (245.7 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8020”EvenEven on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
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 285 and the T 8020.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the MX 285 and the T 8020.
Which pumps more oil for implements?162.7 L/min (43.0 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX285”166.6 L/min (44.0 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8020”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?9,014 kg (19,872 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX285”9,126 kg (20,119 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8020”EvenEven on three-point lift (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which is heavier, for traction?11,090 kg (24,449 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX285”9,727 kg (21,444 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8020”Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Case-IH MX 285 is 14% heavier (1,363 kg / 3,005 lb) than the New Holland T 8020 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
Which may carry more ballast and load?14,000 kg (30,865 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX285”14,000 kg (30,865 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8020”EvenEven on maximum permissible mass (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which has the wider choice of gears?18 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX285”19 to 23Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8020”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 285 and the T 8020.
Which is faster on the road?40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX285”40 km/h (24.9 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8020”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?1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX285”540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8020”Sources disagreeNo call on PTO speeds: sources disagree on the PTO speeds of the MX 285.
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX285”independentTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8020”EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
Which drives on both axles?4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX285”; OECD test report 2190, 20044WDTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8020”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?2002–20052006–2011EvenSame 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 285 is 14% heavier (1,363 kg / 3,005 lb) than the New Holland T 8020 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
  • Even on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
  • 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 three-point lift (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on maximum permissible mass (both maximum permissible mass, 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 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.
  • No call on PTO speeds: sources disagree on the PTO speeds of the MX 285.
  • 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