Case-Steyr 9105 a or John Deere 6506?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the 9105 a has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 6506 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.

  • The Case-Steyr 9105 a 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 “similar machines”. 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-Steyr 9105 a and John Deere 6506, with the call on each
Question9105 a6506Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?77.3 kW (103.7 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9105”77.3 kW (103.7 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 9105 a has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 6506 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 9105 a and the 6506.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 9105 a and the 6506.
Which pumps more oil for implements?60.0 L/min (15.9 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506”No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the 9105 a.
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?7,100 kg (15,653 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9105”5,830 kg (12,853 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506”Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the 9105 a: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9105”); the 6506: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
Which is heavier, for traction?5,015 kg (11,056 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9105”4,650 kg (10,251 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506”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?8,500 kg (18,739 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9105”7,500 kg (16,535 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506”AheadThe Case-Steyr 9105 a has 13% higher maximum permissible mass (1,000 kg / 2,205 lb) than the John Deere 6506 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
Which has the wider choice of gears?20 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9105”20 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506”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 9105 a and the 6506.
Which is faster on the road?30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9105”30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506”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?540 rpm / 1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9105”540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9105”independentTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506”EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
Which drives on both axles?4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9105”4WDTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1995–20031995–1997EvenSame 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 Case-Steyr 9105 a has 13% higher maximum permissible mass (1,000 kg / 2,205 lb) than the John Deere 6506 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
  • Even on weight (both unladen weight, 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 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 9105 a has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 6506 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
  • Not comparable on three-point lift: the 9105 a: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9105”); the 6506: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506”) — 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 and a creeper range.

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