Massey Ferguson MF 8450 or Steyr-Case 9250 a?
Which should you choose?
On performance, every comparable figure that differs favours the Massey Ferguson MF 8450: hydraulic flow and maximum permissible mass.
- The Massey Ferguson MF 8450 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 33% (37.6 L/min / 9.9 gpm) more hydraulic flow.
- The Massey Ferguson MF 8450 suits road haulage better on this data: 21% (2,425 kg / 5,346 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?
| Question | MF 8450 | 9250 a | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 156.5 kW (209.9 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” | 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 MF 8450 and the 9250 a. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the MF 8450 and the 9250 a. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 150.0 L/min (39.6 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” | 112.4 L/min (29.7 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson MF 8450 has 33% more hydraulic flow (37.6 L/min / 9.9 gpm) than the Steyr-Case 9250 a (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 10,707 kg (23,605 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” | 5,050 kg (11,133 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the MF 8450: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450”); 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? | 9,040 kg (19,930 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” | 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? | 14,000 kg (30,865 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” | 11,575 kg (25,519 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson MF 8450 has 21% higher maximum permissible mass (2,425 kg / 5,346 lb) than the Steyr-Case 9250 a (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | Stepless (CVT)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” | 24 forwardTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a” | DifferTransmissions differ in kind: the Massey Ferguson MF 8450 is stepless (CVT) and the Steyr-Case 9250 a has 24 forward gears — not called. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | YesTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a” | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the MF 8450. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 40 km/h (24.9 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” | 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? | 540/1000/540E rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” | 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, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 2004–2008 | 1997–1999 | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Massey Ferguson MF 8450 is newer: production began 7 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Massey Ferguson MF 8450 has 33% more hydraulic flow (37.6 L/min / 9.9 gpm) than the Steyr-Case 9250 a (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The Massey Ferguson MF 8450 has 21% higher maximum permissible mass (2,425 kg / 5,346 lb) than the Steyr-Case 9250 a (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- The Massey Ferguson MF 8450 is newer: production began 7 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 weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- Transmissions differ in kind: the Massey Ferguson MF 8450 is stepless (CVT) and the Steyr-Case 9250 a has 24 forward gears — not called.
- 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 PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Not comparable on three-point lift: the MF 8450: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450”); 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 figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power and a creeper range.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources