Hürlimann H-481 XF or ZETOR 8641 (2002-2007)?

Which should you choose?

On performance, every comparable figure that differs favours the ZETOR 8641 (2002-2007): hydraulic flow. It is also ahead on forward gears and PTO speeds.

  • The ZETOR 8641 (2002-2007) suits PTO-driven implements (mowers, balers, pumps) better on this data: offers 750 rpm.
  • The ZETOR 8641 (2002-2007) suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 111% (30.0 L/min / 7.9 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?

Buyer questions for Hürlimann H-481 XF and ZETOR 8641 (2002-2007), with the call on each
QuestionH-481 XF8641 (2002-2007)Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?55.0 kW (73.8 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481”55.6 kW (74.6 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 8641 (2002-2007)”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-481 XF and the 8641 (2002-2007).
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the H-481 XF and the 8641 (2002-2007).
Which pumps more oil for implements?27.0 L/min (7.1 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481”57.0 L/min (15.1 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 8641 (2002-2007)”AheadThe ZETOR 8641 (2002-2007) has 111% more hydraulic flow (30.0 L/min / 7.9 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”5,650 kg (12,456 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 8641 (2002-2007)”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 8641 (2002-2007): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 8641 (2002-2007)”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
Which is heavier, for traction?2,700 kg (5,952 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481”4,255 kg (9,381 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 8641 (2002-2007)”Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The ZETOR 8641 (2002-2007) is 58% heavier (1,555 kg / 3,428 lb) than the Hürlimann H-481 XF (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
Which may carry more ballast and load?6,700 kg (14,771 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 8641 (2002-2007)”No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the H-481 XF.
Which has the wider choice of gears?16Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481”24Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 8641 (2002-2007)”AheadThe ZETOR 8641 (2002-2007) has 50% more forward gears (8 gears) than the Hürlimann H-481 XF (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 8641 (2002-2007).
Which is faster on the road?40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481”40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 8641 (2002-2007)”EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which offers more PTO speeds?540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481”540/750/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Zetor 8641 (2002-2007)”AheadThe ZETOR 8641 (2002-2007) offers 750 rpm at the PTO, which the Hürlimann H-481 XF does not (as stated by the sources).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Zetor 8641 (2002-2007)”No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the H-481 XF.
Which drives on both axles?4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XF 481”4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Zetor 8641 (2002-2007)”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1992–20002002–2007Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The ZETOR 8641 (2002-2007) is newer: production began 10 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The ZETOR 8641 (2002-2007) has 111% more hydraulic flow (30.0 L/min / 7.9 gpm) than the Hürlimann H-481 XF (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
  • The ZETOR 8641 (2002-2007) is 58% heavier (1,555 kg / 3,428 lb) than the Hürlimann H-481 XF (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
  • The ZETOR 8641 (2002-2007) has 50% more forward gears (8 gears) than the Hürlimann H-481 XF (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
  • The ZETOR 8641 (2002-2007) offers 750 rpm at the PTO, which the Hürlimann H-481 XF does not (as stated by the sources).
  • The ZETOR 8641 (2002-2007) is newer: production began 10 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 difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
  • 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 8641 (2002-2007): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 8641 (2002-2007)”) — 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