Hürlimann H-481 XF or Massey Ferguson MF 393 (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 393 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Hürlimann H-481 XF suits road haulage better on this data: 33% (10.0 km/h / 6.2 mph) more top speed.
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 393 (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 393” | 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 393 (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 393 (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 393 (A). |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 27.0 L/min (7.1 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481” | — | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the MF 393 (A). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 2,280 kg (5,027 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481” | 2,400 kg (5,291 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 393” | 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 393 (A): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 393”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 2,700 kg (5,952 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481” | 2,920 kg (6,437 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 393” | 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? | — | — | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the H-481 XF and the MF 393 (A). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 16Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481” | 12Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 393” | AheadThe Hürlimann H-481 XF has 33% more forward gears (4 gears) than the Massey Ferguson 393 (A) (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-481 XF and the MF 393 (A). |
| Which is faster on the road? | 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 393” | AheadThe Hürlimann H-481 XF has 33% more top speed (10.0 km/h / 6.2 mph) than the Massey Ferguson 393 (A) (both top speed forward, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 393” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the H-481 XF and the MF 393 (A). |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481” | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 393” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1992–2000 | 1987–1994 | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Hürlimann H-481 XF 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 H-481 XF has 33% more forward gears (4 gears) than the Massey Ferguson 393 (A) (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
- The Hürlimann H-481 XF has 33% more top speed (10.0 km/h / 6.2 mph) than the Massey Ferguson 393 (A) (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
- The Hürlimann H-481 XF is newer: production began 5 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- 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-481 XF has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 393 (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 393 (A): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 393”) — 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