Case-IH MXU 135 Maxxum or Hürlimann SX 1350?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the MXU 135 Maxxum has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the SX 1350 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.

  • The Hürlimann SX 1350 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 19% (17.5 L/min / 4.6 gpm) more hydraulic flow and 17% (1,004 kg / 2,213 lb) more three-point lift.
  • The Hürlimann SX 1350 suits road haulage better on this data: 40% (3,000 kg / 6,614 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 MXU 135 Maxxum and Hürlimann SX 1350, with the call on each
QuestionMXU 135 MaxxumSX 1350Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?99.3 kW (133.2 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU135”99.3 kW (133.2 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1350”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MXU 135 Maxxum has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the SX 1350 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 MXU 135 Maxxum and the SX 1350.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?——No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the MXU 135 Maxxum and the SX 1350.
Which pumps more oil for implements?91.5 L/min (24.2 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU135”109.0 L/min (28.8 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1350”AheadThe Hürlimann SX 1350 has 19% more hydraulic flow (17.5 L/min / 4.6 gpm) than the Case-IH MXU 135 Maxxum (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?5,996 kg (13,219 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU135”7,000 kg (15,432 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1350”AheadThe Hürlimann SX 1350 has 17% more lift (1,004 kg / 2,213 lb) than the Case-IH MXU 135 Maxxum (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
Which is heavier, for traction?5,452 kg (12,020 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU135”6,700 kg (14,771 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1350”Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Hürlimann SX 1350 is 23% heavier (1,248 kg / 2,751 lb) than the Case-IH MXU 135 Maxxum (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
Which may carry more ballast and load?7,500 kg (16,535 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU135”10,500 kg (23,149 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1350”AheadThe Hürlimann SX 1350 has 40% higher maximum permissible mass (3,000 kg / 6,614 lb) than the Case-IH MXU 135 Maxxum (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
Which has the wider choice of gears?16 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU135”18 to 27Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1350”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 MXU 135 Maxxum and the SX 1350.
Which is faster on the road?40 km/h (24.9 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU135”40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1350”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 MXU135”540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1350”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?—independentTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1350”No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the MXU 135 Maxxum.
Which drives on both axles?4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MXU135”4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1350”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?2003–20061998–2004Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Case-IH MXU 135 Maxxum is newer: production began 5 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The Hürlimann SX 1350 has 19% more hydraulic flow (17.5 L/min / 4.6 gpm) than the Case-IH MXU 135 Maxxum (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
  • The Hürlimann SX 1350 has 17% more lift (1,004 kg / 2,213 lb) than the Case-IH MXU 135 Maxxum (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
  • The Hürlimann SX 1350 is 23% heavier (1,248 kg / 2,751 lb) than the Case-IH MXU 135 Maxxum (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
  • The Hürlimann SX 1350 has 40% higher maximum permissible mass (3,000 kg / 6,614 lb) than the Case-IH MXU 135 Maxxum (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
  • The Case-IH MXU 135 Maxxum is newer: production began 5 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 drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
  • Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MXU 135 Maxxum has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the SX 1350 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, a creeper range and PTO independence.

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