Fiat 72-86 (DT) or Ford 5030 (A)?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the 72-86 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 5030 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Fiat 72-86 (DT) suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 15% (5.2 L/min / 1.4 gpm) more hydraulic flow and 53% (1,058 kg / 2,332 lb) more three-point lift.
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 | 72-86 (DT) | 5030 (A) | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 51.5 kW (69.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 72-86 F/72-86 F/DT” | 51.5 kW (69.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 5030” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 72-86 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 5030 (A) 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 72-86 (DT) and the 5030 (A). |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 72-86 (DT) and the 5030 (A). |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 40.0 L/min (10.6 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 72-86 F/72-86 F/DT” | 34.8 L/min (9.2 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 5030” | AheadThe Fiat 72-86 (DT) has 15% more hydraulic flow (5.2 L/min / 1.4 gpm) than the Ford 5030 (A) (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 3,045 kg (6,713 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 72-86 F/72-86 F/DT” | 1,987 kg (4,381 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 5030” | AheadThe Fiat 72-86 (DT) has 53% more lift (1,058 kg / 2,332 lb) than the Ford 5030 (A) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source). |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 1,947 kg (4,292 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 72-86 F/72-86 F/DT” | 2,820 kg (6,217 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 5030” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Ford 5030 (A) is 45% heavier (873 kg / 1,925 lb) than the Fiat 72-86 (DT) (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 72-86 (DT) and the 5030 (A). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 12 to 20Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 72-86 F/72-86 F/DT” | 8 to 16Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 5030” | 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 72-86 (DT) and the 5030 (A). |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 72-86 F/72-86 F/DT” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 5030” | 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 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 72-86 F/72-86 F/DT” | 540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Ford 5030” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Ford 5030” | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 72-86 (DT). |
| Which drives on both axles? | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 72-86 F/72-86 F/DT” | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Ford 5030” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1992–2000 | 1992–1996 | 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 Fiat 72-86 (DT) has 15% more hydraulic flow (5.2 L/min / 1.4 gpm) than the Ford 5030 (A) (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The Fiat 72-86 (DT) has 53% more lift (1,058 kg / 2,332 lb) than the Ford 5030 (A) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The Ford 5030 (A) is 45% heavier (873 kg / 1,925 lb) than the Fiat 72-86 (DT) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- 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 rpm).
- 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 72-86 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 5030 (A) 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, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.
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