Fordson Super Dexta (960 E) or Steyr 190?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the Super Dexta (960 E) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 190 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Steyr 190 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 67% (600 kg / 1,323 lb) more three-point lift.
- The Steyr 190 suits road haulage better on this data: 50% (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?
| Question | Super Dexta (960 E) | 190 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 26.5 kW (35.5 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Super Dexta” | 26.5 kW (35.5 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 190” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the Super Dexta (960 E) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 190 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 Super Dexta (960 E) and the 190. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the Super Dexta (960 E) and the 190. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 18.6 L/min (4.9 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Super Dexta” | — | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the 190. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 900 kg (1,984 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Super Dexta” | 1,500 kg (3,307 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 190” | AheadThe Steyr 190 has 67% more lift (600 kg / 1,323 lb) than the Fordson Super Dexta (960 E) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source). |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 1,485 kg (3,274 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Super Dexta” | 1,690 kg (3,726 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 190” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Steyr 190 is 14% heavier (205 kg / 452 lb) than the Fordson Super Dexta (960 E) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 2,100 kg (4,630 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Super Dexta” | — | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 190. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 6Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Super Dexta” | 8Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 190” | AheadThe Steyr 190 has 33% more forward gears (2 gears) than the Fordson Super Dexta (960 E) (both forward gears, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the Super Dexta (960 E) and the 190. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 20.0 km/h (12.4 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Super Dexta” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 190” | AheadThe Steyr 190 has 50% more top speed (10.0 km/h / 6.2 mph) than the Fordson Super Dexta (960 E) (both top speed forward, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Fordson Super Dexta” | 587 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 190” | No figureNo call on PTO speeds: no standard PTO speed stated for the 190. |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the Super Dexta (960 E) and the 190. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Fordson Super Dexta” | 2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 190” | EvenEven on drive: all two-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1962–1964 | 1964–1966 | 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 Steyr 190 has 67% more lift (600 kg / 1,323 lb) than the Fordson Super Dexta (960 E) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The Steyr 190 is 14% heavier (205 kg / 452 lb) than the Fordson Super Dexta (960 E) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Steyr 190 has 33% more forward gears (2 gears) than the Fordson Super Dexta (960 E) (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
- The Steyr 190 has 50% more top speed (10.0 km/h / 6.2 mph) than the Fordson Super Dexta (960 E) (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
- 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.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the Super Dexta (960 E) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 190 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, a creeper range, PTO speeds and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources