Hürlimann SX 1350 or VALMET 8400?

Which should you choose?

On performance, every comparable figure that differs favours the Hürlimann SX 1350: hydraulic flow and maximum permissible mass.

  • The Hürlimann SX 1350 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 49% (35.8 L/min / 9.5 gpm) more hydraulic flow.
  • The Hürlimann SX 1350 suits road haulage better on this data: 17% (1,500 kg / 3,307 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 SX 1350 and VALMET 8400, with the call on each
QuestionSX 13508400Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?103.2 kW (138.4 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1350”102.4 kW (137.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 8400”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 SX 1350 and the 8400.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the SX 1350 and the 8400.
Which pumps more oil for implements?109.0 L/min (28.8 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1350”73.2 L/min (19.3 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 8400”AheadThe Hürlimann SX 1350 has 49% more hydraulic flow (35.8 L/min / 9.5 gpm) than the VALMET 8400 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?7,000 kg (15,432 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1350”7,065 kg (15,576 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 8400”EvenEven on three-point lift (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which is heavier, for traction?6,700 kg (14,771 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1350”5,040 kg (11,111 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 8400”Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Hürlimann SX 1350 is 33% heavier (1,660 kg / 3,660 lb) than the VALMET 8400 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
Which may carry more ballast and load?10,500 kg (23,149 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1350”9,000 kg (19,842 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 8400”AheadThe Hürlimann SX 1350 has 17% higher maximum permissible mass (1,500 kg / 3,307 lb) than the VALMET 8400 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
Which has the wider choice of gears?18 to 27Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1350”12 to 36Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 8400”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 SX 1350 and the 8400.
Which is faster on the road?40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1350”30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 8400”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 SX 1350”540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Valmet 8400”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1350”No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 8400.
Which drives on both axles?4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1350”4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Valmet 8400”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1998–20041993–2004Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Hürlimann SX 1350 is newer: production began 5 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The Hürlimann SX 1350 has 49% more hydraulic flow (35.8 L/min / 9.5 gpm) than the VALMET 8400 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
  • The Hürlimann SX 1350 is 33% heavier (1,660 kg / 3,660 lb) than the VALMET 8400 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
  • The Hürlimann SX 1350 has 17% higher maximum permissible mass (1,500 kg / 3,307 lb) than the VALMET 8400 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
  • The Hürlimann SX 1350 is newer: production began 5 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 three-point lift (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • 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 drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, a creeper range and PTO independence.

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