Case-IH MXM 140 Maxxum or Fiat M 135?
Which should you choose?
On performance, every comparable figure that differs favours the Case-IH MXM 140 Maxxum: hydraulic flow.
- The Case-IH MXM 140 Maxxum suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 25% (24.2 L/min / 6.4 gpm) more hydraulic flow.
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 | MXM 140 Maxxum | M 135 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 90.1 kW (120.8 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXM140” | 90.3 kW (121.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | 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 MXM 140 Maxxum and the M 135. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the MXM 140 Maxxum and the M 135. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 121.5 L/min (32.1 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXM140” | 97.3 L/min (25.7 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | AheadThe Case-IH MXM 140 Maxxum has 25% more hydraulic flow (24.2 L/min / 6.4 gpm) than the Fiat M 135 (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 7,066 kg (15,578 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXM140” | 5,060 kg (11,155 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the MXM 140 Maxxum: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXM140”); the M 135: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 5,868 kg (12,937 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXM140” | 5,356 kg (11,808 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | EvenEven on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 9,000 kg (19,842 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXM140” | 9,000 kg (19,842 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | 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 28Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXM140” | 18 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | 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 MXM 140 Maxxum and the M 135. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 40 km/h (24.9 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXM140” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | 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? | 540E/540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXM140” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXM140” | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the M 135. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXM140” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 2002–2007 | 1996–1999 | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Case-IH MXM 140 Maxxum 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 MXM 140 Maxxum has 25% more hydraulic flow (24.2 L/min / 6.4 gpm) than the Fiat M 135 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The Case-IH MXM 140 Maxxum is newer: production began 6 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- 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 weight (both unladen weight, 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 speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Not comparable on three-point lift: the MXM 140 Maxxum: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXM140”); the M 135: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135”) — 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, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources