Deutz-Fahr DX 86 or Hürlimann H-481 XF?
Which should you choose?
On performance, every comparable figure that differs favours the Deutz-Fahr DX 86: hydraulic flow.
- The Deutz-Fahr DX 86 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 47% (12.6 L/min / 3.3 gpm) more hydraulic flow.
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 | DX 86 | H-481 XF | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 55.2 kW (74.0 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 86” | 55.0 kW (73.8 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481” | EvenEven on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call. |
| 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 DX 86 and the H-481 XF. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the DX 86 and the H-481 XF. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 39.6 L/min (10.5 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 86” | 27.0 L/min (7.1 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481” | AheadThe Deutz-Fahr DX 86 has 47% more hydraulic flow (12.6 L/min / 3.3 gpm) than the Hürlimann H-481 XF (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 3,800 kg (8,378 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 86” | 2,280 kg (5,027 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the DX 86: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 86”); the H-481 XF: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 3,670 kg (8,091 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 86” | 2,700 kg (5,952 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Deutz-Fahr DX 86 is 36% heavier (970 kg / 2,138 lb) than the Hürlimann H-481 XF (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | — | — | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the DX 86 and the H-481 XF. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 15 to 18Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 86” | 16Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481” | 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 DX 86 and the H-481 XF. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 86” | 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481” | 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? | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 86” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 86” | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the H-481 XF. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 86” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1982–1983 | 1992–2000 | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Hürlimann H-481 XF is newer: production began 10 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Deutz-Fahr DX 86 has 47% more hydraulic flow (12.6 L/min / 3.3 gpm) than the Hürlimann H-481 XF (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The Deutz-Fahr DX 86 is 36% heavier (970 kg / 2,138 lb) than the Hürlimann H-481 XF (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Hürlimann H-481 XF is newer: production began 10 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Even on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, 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 drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Not comparable on three-point lift: the DX 86: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr DX 86”); the H-481 XF: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481”) — 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, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources