J.I. Case 4690 or Massey Ferguson MF 9240?
Which should you choose?
On performance, no comparable figure differs by more than its threshold: on this data the machines are level. On features, the Massey Ferguson MF 9240 is ahead on forward gears.
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 | 4690 | MF 9240 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 163.8 kW (219.7 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4690” | 163.4 kW (219.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | 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 4690 and the MF 9240. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 4690 and the MF 9240. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 58.7 L/min (15.5 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4690” | — | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the MF 9240. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 5,780 kg (12,743 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4690” | 6,869 kg (15,144 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the 4690: lift through the full range 610 mm behind the ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4690”); the MF 9240: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 10,120 kg (22,311 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4690” | 9,014 kg (19,872 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The J.I. Case 4690 is 12% heavier (1,106 kg / 2,438 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 9240 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | — | 12,000 kg (26,455 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 4690. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 12Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4690” | 18Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson MF 9240 has 50% more forward gears (6 gears) than the J.I. Case 4690 (both forward gears, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 4690 and the MF 9240. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4690” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | 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? | 1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Case 4690” | 1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Case 4690” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Case 4690” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1979–1983 | 1994–1998 | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Massey Ferguson MF 9240 is newer: production began 15 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The J.I. Case 4690 is 12% heavier (1,106 kg / 2,438 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 9240 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Massey Ferguson MF 9240 has 50% more forward gears (6 gears) than the J.I. Case 4690 (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
- The Massey Ferguson MF 9240 is newer: production began 15 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 figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (1000 rpm).
- Even on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Not comparable on three-point lift: the 4690: lift through the full range 610 mm behind the ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4690”); the MF 9240: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240”) — 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 and a creeper range.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources