Hürlimann H-86 XA or ZETOR 9520/9540?

Which should you choose?

The figures split: the Hürlimann H-86 XA is ahead on hydraulic flow and forward gears; the ZETOR 9520/9540 is ahead on maximum permissible mass.

  • The Hürlimann H-86 XA suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 12% (5.1 L/min / 1.3 gpm) more hydraulic flow.
  • The ZETOR 9520/9540 suits road haulage better on this data: 50% (2,500 kg / 5,512 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?

Buyer questions for Hürlimann H-86 XA and ZETOR 9520/9540, with the call on each
QuestionH-86 XA9520/9540Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?57.6 kW (77.2 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 86”57.1 kW (76.6 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 9520/9540”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 H-86 XA and the 9520/9540.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the H-86 XA and the 9520/9540.
Which pumps more oil for implements?48.0 L/min (12.7 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 86”42.9 L/min (11.3 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 9520/9540”AheadThe Hürlimann H-86 XA has 12% more hydraulic flow (5.1 L/min / 1.3 gpm) than the ZETOR 9520/9540 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?2,529 kg (5,575 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 86”4,630 kg (10,207 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 9520/9540”Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the H-86 XA: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 86”); the 9520/9540: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 9520/9540”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
Which is heavier, for traction?3,160 kg (6,967 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 86”3,700 kg (8,157 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 9520/9540”Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The ZETOR 9520/9540 is 17% heavier (540 kg / 1,190 lb) than the Hürlimann H-86 XA (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
Which may carry more ballast and load?5,000 kg (11,023 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 86”7,500 kg (16,535 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 9520/9540”AheadThe ZETOR 9520/9540 has 50% higher maximum permissible mass (2,500 kg / 5,512 lb) than the Hürlimann H-86 XA (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
Which has the wider choice of gears?45Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 86”16 to 18Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 9520/9540”AheadThe Hürlimann H-86 XA has 150% more forward gears (27 gears) than the ZETOR 9520/9540 (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-86 XA and the 9520/9540.
Which is faster on the road?40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 86”30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 9520/9540”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?540/540E/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 86”540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Zetor 9520/9540”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Zetor 9520/9540”No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the H-86 XA.
Which drives on both axles?4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 86”2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Zetor 9520/9540”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?2005–1992–1999Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Hürlimann H-86 XA is newer: production began 13 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The Hürlimann H-86 XA has 12% more hydraulic flow (5.1 L/min / 1.3 gpm) than the ZETOR 9520/9540 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
  • The ZETOR 9520/9540 is 17% heavier (540 kg / 1,190 lb) than the Hürlimann H-86 XA (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
  • The ZETOR 9520/9540 has 50% higher maximum permissible mass (2,500 kg / 5,512 lb) than the Hürlimann H-86 XA (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
  • The Hürlimann H-86 XA has 150% more forward gears (27 gears) than the ZETOR 9520/9540 (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
  • The Hürlimann H-86 XA is newer: production began 13 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • 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 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 three-point lift: the H-86 XA: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 86”); the 9520/9540: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 9520/9540”) — 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, a creeper range and PTO independence.

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