John Deere 7930 or Steyr-Case 9250 a?

Which should you choose?

On performance, every comparable figure that differs favours the John Deere 7930: maximum permissible mass.

  • The John Deere 7930 suits road haulage better on this data: 13% (1,525 kg / 3,362 lb) more maximum permissible mass.

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 John Deere 7930 and Steyr-Case 9250 a, with the call on each
Question79309250 aCall
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?149.7 kW (200.8 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7930”154.2 kW (206.8 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a”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 7930 and the 9250 a.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 7930 and the 9250 a.
Which pumps more oil for implements?121.1 L/min (32.0 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7930”112.4 L/min (29.7 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a”EvenEven on hydraulic flow (both pump flow, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?7,050 kg (15,543 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7930”5,050 kg (11,133 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a”Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the 7930: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7930”); the 9250 a: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
Which is heavier, for traction?8,042 kg (17,730 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7930”8,242 kg (18,170 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a”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?13,100 kg (28,881 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7930”11,575 kg (25,519 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a”AheadThe John Deere 7930 has 13% higher maximum permissible mass (1,525 kg / 3,362 lb) than the Steyr-Case 9250 a (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
Which has the wider choice of gears?16 to 20Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7930”24Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a”Sources disagreeNo call on forward gears: sources disagree on the figure for the 7930.
Which offers a creeper range?YesTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a”No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 7930.
Which is faster on the road?30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7930”30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a”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, “John Deere 7930”540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a”No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 7930.
Which drives on both axles?4WDTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7930”; OECD test report 2406, 2008; OECD test report 2408, 20084WDTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?2007–20111997–1999Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The John Deere 7930 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 John Deere 7930 has 13% higher maximum permissible mass (1,525 kg / 3,362 lb) than the Steyr-Case 9250 a (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
  • The John Deere 7930 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 hydraulic flow (both pump flow, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • 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 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.
  • Not comparable on three-point lift: the 7930: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7930”); the 9250 a: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
  • No call on forward gears: sources disagree on the figure for the 7930.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, a creeper range and PTO independence.

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