Hürlimann H-468 "Prestige" or VALMET 6550 HiTech?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the H-468 "Prestige" has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 6550 HiTech has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.

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 Hürlimann H-468 "Prestige" and VALMET 6550 HiTech, with the call on each
QuestionH-468 "Prestige"6550 HiTechCall
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?73.5 kW (98.6 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 468 Prestige”73.5 kW (98.6 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6550 HiTech”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the H-468 "Prestige" has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 6550 HiTech 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 H-468 "Prestige" and the 6550 HiTech.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the H-468 "Prestige" and the 6550 HiTech.
Which pumps more oil for implements?70.8 L/min (18.7 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6550 HiTech”No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the H-468 "Prestige".
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?2,899 kg (6,391 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 468 Prestige”5,600 kg (12,346 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6550 HiTech”Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the H-468 "Prestige": lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 468 Prestige”); the 6550 HiTech: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6550 HiTech”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
Which is heavier, for traction?3,080 kg (6,790 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 468 Prestige”4,720 kg (10,406 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6550 HiTech”Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The VALMET 6550 HiTech is 53% heavier (1,640 kg / 3,616 lb) than the Hürlimann H-468 "Prestige" (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
Which may carry more ballast and load?7,500 kg (16,535 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6550 HiTech”No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the H-468 "Prestige".
Which has the wider choice of gears?15 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 468 Prestige”36Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6550 HiTech”AheadThe VALMET 6550 HiTech has 50% more forward gears (12 gears) than the Hürlimann H-468 "Prestige" (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
Which offers a creeper range?No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the H-468 "Prestige" and the 6550 HiTech.
Which is faster on the road?30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 468 Prestige”30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6550 HiTech”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, “Hürlimann H 468 Prestige”540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6550 HiTech”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6550 HiTech”No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the H-468 "Prestige".
Which drives on both axles?4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 468 Prestige”4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6550 HiTech”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1989–19981998–2006Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The VALMET 6550 HiTech is newer: production began 9 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The VALMET 6550 HiTech is 53% heavier (1,640 kg / 3,616 lb) than the Hürlimann H-468 "Prestige" (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
  • The VALMET 6550 HiTech has 50% more forward gears (12 gears) than the Hürlimann H-468 "Prestige" (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
  • The VALMET 6550 HiTech is newer: production began 9 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • 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 drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
  • Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the H-468 "Prestige" has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 6550 HiTech has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
  • Not comparable on three-point lift: the H-468 "Prestige": lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 468 Prestige”); the 6550 HiTech: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6550 HiTech”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
  • 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 and PTO independence.

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