Fiat M 135 or John Deere 6910?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the M 135 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 6910 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The John Deere 6910 suits road haulage better on this data: 11% (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?
| Question | M 135 | 6910 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 99.4 kW (133.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | 99.4 kW (133.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the M 135 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 6910 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 M 135 and the 6910. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the M 135 and the 6910. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 97.3 L/min (25.7 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | — | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the 6910. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 5,060 kg (11,155 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | 7,699 kg (16,973 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910S” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the M 135: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135”); the 6910: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910S”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 5,356 kg (11,808 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | 6,125 kg (13,503 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The John Deere 6910 is 14% heavier (769 kg / 1,695 lb) than the Fiat M 135 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 9,000 kg (19,842 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | 10,000 kg (22,046 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910” | AheadThe John Deere 6910 has 11% higher maximum permissible mass (1,000 kg / 2,205 lb) than the Fiat M 135 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 18 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | 16 to 20Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910” | Sources disagreeNo call on forward gears: sources disagree on the figure for the 6910. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the M 135 and the 6910. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910” | 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, “Fiatagri M135” | 540E/540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | independentTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910” | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the M 135. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910”; OECD test report 1824, 1999; OECD test report 1883, 2000; Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910S” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1996–1999 | 1997–2003 | 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 John Deere 6910 is 14% heavier (769 kg / 1,695 lb) than the Fiat M 135 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The John Deere 6910 has 11% higher maximum permissible mass (1,000 kg / 2,205 lb) than the Fiat M 135 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- 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.
- 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 M 135 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 6910 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 M 135: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M135”); the 6910: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6910S”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- No call on forward gears: sources disagree on the figure for the 6910.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, a creeper range and PTO independence.
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