Hürlimann SX-1500 or John Deere 6920?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the SX-1500 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 6920 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 “similar machines”. 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-1500 and John Deere 6920, with the call on each
QuestionSX-15006920Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?110.4 kW (148.0 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1500”110.4 kW (148.0 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the SX-1500 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 6920 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 SX-1500 and the 6920.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the SX-1500 and the 6920.
Which pumps more oil for implements?68.9 L/min (18.2 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1500”No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the 6920.
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?8,600 kg (18,960 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1500”8,570 kg (18,894 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920”Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the SX-1500: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1500”); the 6920: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
Which is heavier, for traction?6,845 kg (15,091 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1500”6,590 kg (14,528 lb) to 6,640 kg (14,639 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920”EvenEven on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which may carry more ballast and load?10,710 kg (23,612 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920”No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the SX-1500.
Which has the wider choice of gears?18 to 27Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1500”20 to 32Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920”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?YesTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1500”No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 6920.
Which is faster on the road?40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1500”40 km/h (24.9 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920”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 rpm / 1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1500”540E/540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1500”independentTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920”EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
Which drives on both axles?4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1500”4WDTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920”; OECD test report 2033, 2003; Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920 S”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1998–20042002–2007EvenSame 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?

  • Even on weight (both unladen weight, 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 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 SX-1500 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 6920 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 SX-1500: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1500”); the 6920: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6920”) — 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 and a creeper range.

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