Case-IH MX 80 C or ZETOR 8520/8540?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the MX 80 C has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 8520/8540 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.

  • The Case-IH MX 80C suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 93% (46.1 L/min / 12.2 gpm) more hydraulic flow.
  • The Case-IH MX 80C suits road haulage better on this data: 37% (2,115 kg / 4,663 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?

Buyer questions for Case-IH MX 80 C and ZETOR 8520/8540, with the call on each
QuestionMX 80 C8520/8540Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?61.8 kW (82.9 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX80C”61.8 kW (82.9 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 8520/8540”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MX 80 C has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 8520/8540 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
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 80 C and the 8520/8540.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?——No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the MX 80 C and the 8520/8540.
Which pumps more oil for implements?95.6 L/min (25.3 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX80C”49.5 L/min (13.1 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 8520/8540”AheadThe Case-IH MX 80C has 93% more hydraulic flow (46.1 L/min / 12.2 gpm) than the ZETOR 8520/8540 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?—4,793 kg (10,567 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 8520/8540”No figureNo call on three-point lift: no figure on record for the MX 80 C.
Which is heavier, for traction?4,800 kg (10,582 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX80C”3,785 kg (8,344 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 8520/8540”Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Case-IH MX 80C is 27% heavier (1,015 kg / 2,238 lb) than the ZETOR 8520/8540 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
Which may carry more ballast and load?7,815 kg (17,229 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX80C”5,700 kg (12,566 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 8520/8540”AheadThe Case-IH MX 80C has 37% higher maximum permissible mass (2,115 kg / 4,663 lb) than the ZETOR 8520/8540 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
Which has the wider choice of gears?16 to 32Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX80C”16 to 18Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 8520/8540”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 80 C and the 8520/8540.
Which is faster on the road?30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX80C”30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 8520/8540”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 MX80C”540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Zetor 8520/8540”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX80C”independentTraktorenlexikon, “Zetor 8520/8540”EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
Which drives on both axles?4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX80C”; OECD test report 1930, 2000Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Zetor 8520/8540”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1998–20001992–1999Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Case-IH MX 80C is newer: production began 6 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 80C has 93% more hydraulic flow (46.1 L/min / 12.2 gpm) than the ZETOR 8520/8540 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
  • The Case-IH MX 80C is 27% heavier (1,015 kg / 2,238 lb) than the ZETOR 8520/8540 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
  • The Case-IH MX 80C has 37% higher maximum permissible mass (2,115 kg / 4,663 lb) than the ZETOR 8520/8540 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
  • The Case-IH MX 80C is newer: production began 6 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 80 C has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 8520/8540 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, three-point lift and a creeper range.

← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources