Fiat M 160 or Steyr 8180 a?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the M 160 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 8180 a has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Fiat M 160 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 88% (46.0 L/min / 12.2 gpm) more hydraulic flow.
- The Fiat M 160 suits road haulage better on this data: 12% (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 “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 | M 160 | 8180 a | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 117.8 kW (158.0 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M160” | 117.8 kW (158.0 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8180” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the M 160 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 8180 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 M 160 and the 8180 a. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the M 160 and the 8180 a. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 98.4 L/min (26.0 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M160” | 52.4 L/min (13.8 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8180” | AheadThe Fiat M 160 has 88% more hydraulic flow (46.0 L/min / 12.2 gpm) than the Steyr 8180a (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 6,680 kg (14,727 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M160” | 6,620 kg (14,595 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8180” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the M 160: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M160”); the 8180 a: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8180”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 6,080 kg (13,404 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M160” | 6,012 kg (13,254 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8180” | 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? | 9,500 kg (20,944 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M160” | 8,500 kg (18,739 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8180” | AheadThe Fiat M 160 has 12% higher maximum permissible mass (1,000 kg / 2,205 lb) than the Steyr 8180a (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 18 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M160” | 12 to 36Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8180” | 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 M 160 and the 8180 a. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M160” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8180” | 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 M160” | 1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8180” | AheadThe Fiat M 160 offers 540 rpm at the PTO, which the Steyr 8180a does not (as stated by the sources). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8180” | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the M 160. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M160” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8180” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1996–1999 | 1986–1993 | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Fiat M 160 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 Fiat M 160 has 88% more hydraulic flow (46.0 L/min / 12.2 gpm) than the Steyr 8180a (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The Fiat M 160 has 12% higher maximum permissible mass (1,000 kg / 2,205 lb) than the Steyr 8180a (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- The Fiat M 160 offers 540 rpm at the PTO, which the Steyr 8180a does not (as stated by the sources).
- The Fiat M 160 is newer: production began 10 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- 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 drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the M 160 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 8180 a 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 160: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri M160”); the 8180 a: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8180”) — 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, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources