Massey Ferguson MF 8180 A or Steyr-Case 9270 a?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the MF 8180 A has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 9270 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 | MF 8180 A | 9270 a | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 191.4 kW (256.7 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8180” | 192.1 kW (257.6 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 a” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MF 8180 A has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 9270 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 MF 8180 A and the 9270 a. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the MF 8180 A and the 9270 a. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | — | 112.4 L/min (29.7 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 a” | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the MF 8180 A. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 10,200 kg (22,487 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8180” | 6,600 kg (14,551 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 a” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the MF 8180 A: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8180”); the 9270 a: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 a”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 9,770 kg (21,539 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8180” | 8,318 kg (18,338 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 a” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Massey Ferguson 8180A is 17% heavier (1,452 kg / 3,201 lb) than the Steyr-Case 9270a (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 14,000 kg (30,865 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8180” | — | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 9270 a. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 18Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8180” | 24Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 a” | AheadThe Steyr-Case 9270a has 33% more forward gears (6 gears) than the Massey Ferguson 8180A (both forward gears, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | YesTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 a” | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the MF 8180 A. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8180” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 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, “Massey Ferguson MF 8180” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 a” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the MF 8180 A and the 9270 a. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8180” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 a” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1998–1999 | 1997–1999 | 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 8180A is 17% heavier (1,452 kg / 3,201 lb) than the Steyr-Case 9270a (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Steyr-Case 9270a has 33% more forward gears (6 gears) than the Massey Ferguson 8180A (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 MF 8180 A has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 9270 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 MF 8180 A: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8180”); the 9270 a: lift through the full range at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9270 a”) — 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, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources