Ford 8630 or Hürlimann XT 913?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the 8630 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the XT 913 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.

  • The Ford 8630 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 30% (1,880 kg / 4,145 lb) more three-point lift.
  • The Hürlimann XT 913 suits road haulage better on this data: 33% (10.0 km/h / 6.2 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?

Buyer questions for Ford 8630 and Hürlimann XT 913, with the call on each
Question8630XT 913Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?97.1 kW (130.2 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630”97.1 kW (130.2 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XT 913”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 8630 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the XT 913 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 8630 and the XT 913.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?——No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 8630 and the XT 913.
Which pumps more oil for implements?107.1 L/min (28.3 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630”—No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the XT 913.
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?8,080 kg (17,813 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630”6,200 kg (13,669 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XT 913”AheadThe Ford 8630 has 30% more lift (1,880 kg / 4,145 lb) than the Hürlimann XT 913 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
Which is heavier, for traction?8,346 kg (18,400 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630”5,430 kg (11,971 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XT 913”Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Ford 8630 is 54% heavier (2,916 kg / 6,429 lb) than the Hürlimann XT 913 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
Which may carry more ballast and load?10,474 kg (23,091 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630”—No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the XT 913.
Which has the wider choice of gears?16 to 18Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630”18 to 72Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XT 913”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 8630 and the XT 913.
Which is faster on the road?30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630”40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XT 913”AheadThe Hürlimann XT 913 has 33% more top speed (10.0 km/h / 6.2 mph) than the Ford 8630 (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
Which offers more PTO speeds?540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630”540/1000/540E/1000E rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XT 913”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630”independentTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XT 913”EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
Which drives on both axles?4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630”4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XT 913”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1989–19942000–2003Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Hürlimann XT 913 is newer: production began 11 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The Ford 8630 has 30% more lift (1,880 kg / 4,145 lb) than the Hürlimann XT 913 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
  • The Ford 8630 is 54% heavier (2,916 kg / 6,429 lb) than the Hürlimann XT 913 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
  • The Hürlimann XT 913 has 33% more top speed (10.0 km/h / 6.2 mph) than the Ford 8630 (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
  • The Hürlimann XT 913 is newer: production began 11 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • 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 (540, 1000 rpm).
  • Even on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
  • Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
  • Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 8630 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the XT 913 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, hydraulic flow, maximum permissible mass and a creeper range.

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