Hürlimann XN-708 or New Holland TS 90 (A)?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the XN-708 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the TS 90 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.

  • The New Holland TS 90 (A) suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 116% (39.0 L/min / 10.3 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 XN-708 and New Holland TS 90 (A), with the call on each
QuestionXN-708TS 90 (A)Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?58.9 kW (79.0 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XN 708”58.9 kW (79.0 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TS90”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the XN-708 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the TS 90 (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 XN-708 and the TS 90 (A).
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?——No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the XN-708 and the TS 90 (A).
Which pumps more oil for implements?33.7 L/min (8.9 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XN 708”72.7 L/min (19.2 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TS90”AheadThe New Holland TS 90 (A) has 116% more hydraulic flow (39.0 L/min / 10.3 gpm) than the Hürlimann XN-708 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?1,900 kg (4,189 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XN 708”4,294 kg (9,467 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TS90”Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the XN-708: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XN 708”); the TS 90 (A): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TS90”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
Which is heavier, for traction?2,520 kg (5,556 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XN 708”3,929 kg (8,662 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TS90”Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The New Holland TS 90 (A) is 56% heavier (1,409 kg / 3,106 lb) than the Hürlimann XN-708 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
Which may carry more ballast and load?—6,000 kg (13,228 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TS90”No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the XN-708.
Which has the wider choice of gears?45Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XN 708”12 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TS90”AheadThe Hürlimann XN-708 has 88% more forward gears (21 gears) than the New Holland TS 90 (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 XN-708 and the TS 90 (A).
Which is faster on the road?30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XN 708”30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TS90”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 XN 708”540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland TS90”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?—independentTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland TS90”No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the XN-708.
Which drives on both axles?4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XN 708”; OECD test report 1812, 1999Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland TS90”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1999–20031997–2003EvenSame 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 New Holland TS 90 (A) has 116% more hydraulic flow (39.0 L/min / 10.3 gpm) than the Hürlimann XN-708 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
  • The New Holland TS 90 (A) is 56% heavier (1,409 kg / 3,106 lb) than the Hürlimann XN-708 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
  • The Hürlimann XN-708 has 88% more forward gears (21 gears) than the New Holland TS 90 (A) (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
  • 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 XN-708 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the TS 90 (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 XN-708: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XN 708”); the TS 90 (A): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TS90”) — 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