Fiat 44-28 or J.I. Case 4890?
Which should you choose?
On performance, no comparable figure differs by more than its threshold: on this data the machines are level. On features, the J.I. Case 4890 is ahead on top speed.
- The J.I. Case 4890 suits road haulage better on this data: 20% (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) more top speed.
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?
| Question | 44-28 | 4890 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 185.3 kW (248.5 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat Fiat 44-28” | 189.0 kW (253.5 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4890” | 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 44-28 and the 4890. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 44-28 and the 4890. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 89.4 L/min (23.6 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat Fiat 44-28” | 90.8 L/min (24.0 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4890” | EvenEven on hydraulic flow (both pump flow, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 8,300 kg (18,298 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat Fiat 44-28” | 5,780 kg (12,743 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4890” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the 44-28: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat Fiat 44-28”); the 4890: lift through the full range 610 mm behind the ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4890”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 10,420 kg (22,972 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat Fiat 44-28” | 11,680 kg (25,750 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4890” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The J.I. Case 4890 is 12% heavier (1,260 kg / 2,778 lb) than the Fiat 44-28 (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 44-28 and the 4890. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 12Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat Fiat 44-28” | 12Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4890” | EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 44-28 and the 4890. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat Fiat 44-28” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4890” | AheadThe J.I. Case 4890 has 20% more top speed (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) than the Fiat 44-28 (both top speed forward, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Fiat Fiat 44-28” | 1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Case 4890” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Fiat Fiat 44-28” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Case 4890” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Fiat Fiat 44-28” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Case 4890” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1979–1982 | 1979–1983 | 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 J.I. Case 4890 is 12% heavier (1,260 kg / 2,778 lb) than the Fiat 44-28 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The J.I. Case 4890 has 20% more top speed (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) than the Fiat 44-28 (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
- 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 hydraulic flow (both pump flow, 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 difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call.
- Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (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 three-point lift: the 44-28: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat Fiat 44-28”); the 4890: lift through the full range 610 mm behind the ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4890”) — 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 and a creeper range.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources