Case-IH MXU 125 or Fendt 313 Vario?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the MXU 125: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 2231); the 313 Vario: power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 313 Vario”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- The Fendt 313 Vario suits road haulage better on this data: 13% (1,000 kg / 2,205 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 | MXU 125 | 313 Vario | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 86.6 kW (116.1 hp)OECD Test 2231Measured PTO power is 6% below the claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) (91.9 kW (123.2 hp)) — a different quantity: the gap is what the engine claim does not reach the shaft. | 87.2 kW (116.9 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 313 Vario” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MXU 125: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 2231); the 313 Vario: power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 313 Vario”) — 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 MXU 125 and the 313 Vario. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | 71.8 kW (96.3 hp)OECD Test 2231 | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 313 Vario. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 82.5 L/min (21.8 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU125” | — | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the 313 Vario. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 6,006 kg (13,241 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU125” | 3,192 kg (7,037 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 313 Vario” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the MXU 125: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU125”); the 313 Vario: lift at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 313 Vario”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 5,473 kg (12,066 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU125” | 4,450 kg (9,811 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 313 Vario” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Case-IH MXU 125 is 23% heavier (1,023 kg / 2,255 lb) than the Fendt 313 Vario (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 7,500 kg (16,535 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU125” | 8,500 kg (18,739 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 313 Vario” | AheadThe Fendt 313 Vario has 13% higher maximum permissible mass (1,000 kg / 2,205 lb) than the Case-IH MXU 125 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 16 to 24 forwardTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU125” | Stepless (CVT)Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 313 Vario” | DifferTransmissions differ in kind: the Case-IH MXU 125 has 16 to 24 forward gears and the Fendt 313 Vario is stepless (CVT) — not called. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | YesTraktorenlexikon, “Fendt 313 Vario” | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the MXU 125. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 40 km/h (24.9 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU125” | 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 313 Vario” | 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 MXU125” | — | No figureNo call on PTO speeds: no standard PTO speed stated for the 313 Vario. |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU125” | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 313 Vario. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDOECD test report 2231, 2005; OECD test report 2259, 2005; Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU125” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Fendt 313 Vario” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 2003–2006 | 2012– | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Fendt 313 Vario is newer: production began 9 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 MXU 125 is 23% heavier (1,023 kg / 2,255 lb) than the Fendt 313 Vario (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Fendt 313 Vario has 13% higher maximum permissible mass (1,000 kg / 2,205 lb) than the Case-IH MXU 125 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- The Fendt 313 Vario is newer: production began 9 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Transmissions differ in kind: the Case-IH MXU 125 has 16 to 24 forward gears and the Fendt 313 Vario is stepless (CVT) — not called.
- Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MXU 125: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 2231); the 313 Vario: power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 313 Vario”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- Not comparable on three-point lift: the MXU 125: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU125”); the 313 Vario: lift at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 313 Vario”) — 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, hydraulic flow, a creeper range, PTO speeds and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources