J.I. Case 1896 (DT) or Massey Ferguson MF 2625?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the 1896 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 2625 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Massey Ferguson 2625 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 83% (2,487 kg / 5,483 lb) more three-point lift.
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 | 1896 (DT) | MF 2625 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 69.9 kW (93.7 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1896” | 69.9 kW (93.7 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2625” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 1896 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 2625 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 1896 (DT) and the MF 2625. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 1896 (DT) and the MF 2625. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | — | — | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the 1896 (DT) and the MF 2625. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 2,993 kg (6,598 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1896” | 5,480 kg (12,081 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2625” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson 2625 has 83% more lift (2,487 kg / 5,483 lb) than the J.I. Case 1896 (DT) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source). |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 5,375 kg (11,850 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1896” | 5,450 kg (12,015 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2625” | 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? | — | 7,500 kg (16,535 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2625” | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 1896 (DT). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 12Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1896” | 16Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2625” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson 2625 has 33% more forward gears (4 gears) than the J.I. Case 1896 (DT) (both forward gears, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 1896 (DT) and the MF 2625. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1896” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2625” | 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, “Case 1896” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2625” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Case 1896” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2625” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Case 1896” | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2625” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1984–1985 | 1985–1986 | 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 2625 has 83% more lift (2,487 kg / 5,483 lb) than the J.I. Case 1896 (DT) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The Massey Ferguson 2625 has 33% more forward gears (4 gears) than the J.I. Case 1896 (DT) (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
- Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, 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 PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
- Even on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
- 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 1896 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 2625 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 and a creeper range.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources