Ford 8000 or J.I. Case 1031?
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 Ford 8000 is ahead on top speed.
- The Ford 8000 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 “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 | 8000 | 1031 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 70.4 kW (94.4 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8000” | 69.4 kW (93.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1031” | 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 8000 and the 1031. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 8000 and the 1031. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 45.4 L/min (12.0 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8000” | 45.4 L/min (12.0 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1031” | 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? | 3,200 kg (7,055 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8000” | — | No figureNo call on three-point lift: no figure on record for the 1031. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 4,526 kg (9,978 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8000” | 4,234 kg (9,334 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1031” | 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? | — | — | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 8000 and the 1031. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 8 to 16Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8000” | 8Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1031” | 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 8000 and the 1031. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8000” | 25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1031” | AheadThe Ford 8000 has 20% more top speed (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) than the J.I. Case 1031 (both top speed forward, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Ford 8000” | 1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Case 1031” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Ford 8000” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Case 1031” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Ford 8000” | 2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Case 1031” | EvenEven on drive: all two-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1968–1972 | 1966–1969 | 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 Ford 8000 has 20% more top speed (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) than the J.I. Case 1031 (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 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 PTO speeds: the same speeds (1000 rpm).
- Even on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
- Even on drive: all two-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.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, three-point lift, maximum permissible mass and a creeper range.
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