Case-IH MXU 125 or Ford 8630?
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 8630: power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- The Ford 8630 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 30% (24.6 L/min / 6.5 gpm) more hydraulic flow and 35% (2,074 kg / 4,572 lb) more three-point lift.
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 | 8630 | 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. | 87.3 kW (117.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630” | 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 8630: power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630”) — 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 8630. |
| 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 8630. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 82.5 L/min (21.8 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU125” | 107.1 L/min (28.3 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630” | AheadThe Ford 8630 has 30% more hydraulic flow (24.6 L/min / 6.5 gpm) than the Case-IH MXU 125 (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 6,006 kg (13,241 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU125” | 8,080 kg (17,813 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630” | AheadThe Ford 8630 has 35% more lift (2,074 kg / 4,572 lb) than the Case-IH MXU 125 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source). |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 5,473 kg (12,066 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU125” | 8,346 kg (18,400 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Ford 8630 is 52% heavier (2,873 kg / 6,334 lb) than the Case-IH MXU 125 (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” | 10,474 kg (23,091 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630” | AheadThe Ford 8630 has 40% higher maximum permissible mass (2,974 kg / 6,557 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 24Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU125” | 16 to 18Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630” | Sources disagreeNo call on forward gears: sources disagree on the figure for the MXU 125. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the MXU 125 and the 8630. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 40 km/h (24.9 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU125” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630” | AheadThe Case-IH MXU 125 has 33% more top speed (10.0 km/h / 6.2 mph) than the Ford 8630 (both top speed forward, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540E/540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU125” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU125” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDOECD test report 2231, 2005; OECD test report 2259, 2005; Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU125” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 2003–2006 | 1989–1994 | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Case-IH MXU 125 is newer: production began 14 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Ford 8630 has 30% more hydraulic flow (24.6 L/min / 6.5 gpm) than the Case-IH MXU 125 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The Ford 8630 has 35% more lift (2,074 kg / 4,572 lb) than the Case-IH MXU 125 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The Ford 8630 is 52% heavier (2,873 kg / 6,334 lb) than the Case-IH MXU 125 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Ford 8630 has 40% higher maximum permissible mass (2,974 kg / 6,557 lb) than the Case-IH MXU 125 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- The Case-IH MXU 125 has 33% more top speed (10.0 km/h / 6.2 mph) than the Ford 8630 (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
- The Case-IH MXU 125 is newer: production began 14 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- 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 MXU 125: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 2231); the 8630: power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- No call on forward gears: sources disagree on the figure for the MXU 125.
- 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