J.I. Case 1594 (DT) or Massey Ferguson MF 399 (A)?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the 1594 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 399 (A) 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 “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 | 1594 (DT) | MF 399 (A) | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 71.3 kW (95.6 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1594” | 71.4 kW (95.7 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 399” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 1594 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 399 (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 1594 (DT) and the MF 399 (A). |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 1594 (DT) and the MF 399 (A). |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | — | 63.3 L/min (16.7 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 399” | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the 1594 (DT). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 3,375 kg (7,441 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1594” | 3,600 kg (7,937 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 399” | EvenEven on three-point lift (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 4,239 kg (9,345 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1594” | 3,556 kg (7,840 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 399” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The J.I. Case 1594 (DT) is 19% heavier (683 kg / 1,506 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 399 (A) (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 1594 (DT) and the MF 399 (A). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 12Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1594” | 8 to 12Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 399” | 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? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 1594 (DT) and the MF 399 (A). |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1594” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 399” | 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, “Case 1594” | 540 rpm / 1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 399” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 399” | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 1594 (DT). |
| Which drives on both axles? | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Case 1594” | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 399” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1984–1985 | 1987–1997 | 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 J.I. Case 1594 (DT) is 19% heavier (683 kg / 1,506 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 399 (A) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- Even on three-point lift (both lift at the hitch ends, 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 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 1594 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 399 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- 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