Ford 8630 or Massey Ferguson MF 3635 (A)?
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 MF 3635 (A) 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: 19% (1,280 kg / 2,822 lb) more three-point lift.
- The Ford 8630 suits road haulage better on this data: 16% (1,474 kg / 3,250 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 | 8630 | MF 3635 (A) | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 97.1 kW (130.2 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630” | 97.2 kW (130.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3635” | 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 MF 3635 (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 8630 and the MF 3635 (A). |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 8630 and the MF 3635 (A). |
| 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 MF 3635 (A). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 8,080 kg (17,813 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630” | 6,800 kg (14,991 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3635” | AheadThe Ford 8630 has 19% more lift (1,280 kg / 2,822 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 3635 (A) (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” | 5,945 kg (13,106 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3635” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Ford 8630 is 40% heavier (2,401 kg / 5,293 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 3635 (A) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 10,474 kg (23,091 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630” | 9,000 kg (19,842 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3635” | AheadThe Ford 8630 has 16% higher maximum permissible mass (1,474 kg / 3,250 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 3635 (A) (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 16 to 18Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630” | 16 to 32Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3635” | 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 MF 3635 (A). |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3635” | 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, “Ford 8630” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3635” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3635” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Ford 8630” | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3635” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1989–1994 | 1990–1995 | 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 8630 has 19% more lift (1,280 kg / 2,822 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 3635 (A) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The Ford 8630 is 40% heavier (2,401 kg / 5,293 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 3635 (A) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Ford 8630 has 16% higher maximum permissible mass (1,474 kg / 3,250 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 3635 (A) (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- 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 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.
- 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 8630 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 3635 (A) 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 and a creeper range.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources