Ford 4130 (A) or Hürlimann H-655 XA?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the 4130 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the H-655 XA has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.

  • The Hürlimann H-655 XA suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 33% (11.5 L/min / 3.0 gpm) more hydraulic flow and 46% (913 kg / 2,013 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?

Buyer questions for Ford 4130 (A) and Hürlimann H-655 XA, with the call on each
Question4130 (A)H-655 XACall
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?41.2 kW (55.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4130”41.2 kW (55.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 655”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 4130 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the H-655 XA 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 4130 (A) and the H-655 XA.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?——No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 4130 (A) and the H-655 XA.
Which pumps more oil for implements?35.3 L/min (9.3 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4130”46.8 L/min (12.4 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 655”AheadThe Hürlimann H-655 XA has 33% more hydraulic flow (11.5 L/min / 3.0 gpm) than the Ford 4130 (A) (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?1,987 kg (4,381 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4130”2,900 kg (6,393 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 655”AheadThe Hürlimann H-655 XA has 46% more lift (913 kg / 2,013 lb) than the Ford 4130 (A) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
Which is heavier, for traction?2,792 kg (6,155 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4130”2,600 kg (5,732 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 655”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?—5,000 kg (11,023 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 655”No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 4130 (A).
Which has the wider choice of gears?8 to 16Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4130”45Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 655”AheadThe Hürlimann H-655 XA has 181% more forward gears (29 gears) than the Ford 4130 (A) (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
Which offers a creeper range?——No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 4130 (A) and the H-655 XA.
Which is faster on the road?30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4130”30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 655”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, “Ford 4130”540/540E/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 655”AheadThe Hürlimann H-655 XA offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the Ford 4130 (A) does not (as stated by the sources).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Ford 4130”—No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the H-655 XA.
Which drives on both axles?Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Ford 4130”Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 655”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1990–19962000–2004Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Hürlimann H-655 XA 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 Hürlimann H-655 XA has 33% more hydraulic flow (11.5 L/min / 3.0 gpm) than the Ford 4130 (A) (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
  • The Hürlimann H-655 XA has 46% more lift (913 kg / 2,013 lb) than the Ford 4130 (A) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
  • The Hürlimann H-655 XA has 181% more forward gears (29 gears) than the Ford 4130 (A) (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
  • The Hürlimann H-655 XA offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the Ford 4130 (A) does not (as stated by the sources).
  • The Hürlimann H-655 XA 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 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 4130 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the H-655 XA 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.

← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources