Case-IH MXU 125 or Massey Ferguson MF 6280 (A)?
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 MF 6280 (A): power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6280”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- The Massey Ferguson MF 6280 (A) suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 16% (13.2 L/min / 3.5 gpm) more hydraulic flow and 18% (1,094 kg / 2,412 lb) more three-point lift.
- The Massey Ferguson MF 6280 (A) suits road haulage better on this data: 23% (1,700 kg / 3,748 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 | MF 6280 (A) | 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, “Massey Ferguson MF 6280” | 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 MF 6280 (A): power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6280”) — 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 MF 6280 (A). |
| 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 MF 6280 (A). |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 82.5 L/min (21.8 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU125” | 95.7 L/min (25.3 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6280” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson MF 6280 (A) has 16% more hydraulic flow (13.2 L/min / 3.5 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” | 7,100 kg (15,653 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6280” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson MF 6280 (A) has 18% more lift (1,094 kg / 2,412 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” | 4,815 kg (10,615 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6280” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Case-IH MXU 125 is 14% heavier (658 kg / 1,451 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 6280 (A) (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” | 9,200 kg (20,283 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6280” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson MF 6280 (A) has 23% higher maximum permissible mass (1,700 kg / 3,748 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 32Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6280” | 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 MF 6280 (A). |
| 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, “Massey Ferguson MF 6280” | 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” | 540/1000/540E/1000E rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6280” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU125” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6280” | 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” | 2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6280” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 2003–2006 | 1999–2003 | EvenSame 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 Massey Ferguson MF 6280 (A) has 16% more hydraulic flow (13.2 L/min / 3.5 gpm) than the Case-IH MXU 125 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The Massey Ferguson MF 6280 (A) has 18% more lift (1,094 kg / 2,412 lb) than the Case-IH MXU 125 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The Case-IH MXU 125 is 14% heavier (658 kg / 1,451 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 6280 (A) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Massey Ferguson MF 6280 (A) has 23% higher maximum permissible mass (1,700 kg / 3,748 lb) than the Case-IH MXU 125 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- 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.
- Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- 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 MF 6280 (A): power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6280”) — 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