Hürlimann H-481 XF or Massey Ferguson MF 6120 (A)?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the H-481 XF has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 6120 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Massey Ferguson 6120 (A) suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 91% (24.5 L/min / 6.5 gpm) more hydraulic flow.
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 | H-481 XF | MF 6120 (A) | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 58.9 kW (79.0 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481” | 58.9 kW (79.0 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6120(F)” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the H-481 XF has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 6120 (A) 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-481 XF and the MF 6120 (A). |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the H-481 XF and the MF 6120 (A). |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 27.0 L/min (7.1 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481” | 51.5 L/min (13.6 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6120(F)” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson 6120 (A) has 91% more hydraulic flow (24.5 L/min / 6.5 gpm) than the Hürlimann H-481 XF (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 2,280 kg (5,027 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481” | 3,350 kg (7,385 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6120(F)” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the H-481 XF: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481”); the MF 6120 (A): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6120(F)”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 2,700 kg (5,952 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481” | 3,570 kg (7,871 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6120(F)” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Massey Ferguson 6120 (A) is 32% heavier (870 kg / 1,918 lb) than the Hürlimann H-481 XF (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | — | — | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the H-481 XF and the MF 6120 (A). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 16Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481” | 16Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6120(F)” | EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the H-481 XF and the MF 6120 (A). |
| Which is faster on the road? | 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6120(F)” | 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 XF 481” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6120(F)” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6120(F)” | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the H-481 XF. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481” | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6120(F)” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1992–2000 | 1995–1999 | 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 Massey Ferguson 6120 (A) has 91% more hydraulic flow (24.5 L/min / 6.5 gpm) than the Hürlimann H-481 XF (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The Massey Ferguson 6120 (A) is 32% heavier (870 kg / 1,918 lb) than the Hürlimann H-481 XF (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% threshold, 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.
- 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 H-481 XF has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 6120 (A) 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-481 XF: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481”); the MF 6120 (A): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6120(F)”) — 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, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources