Massey Ferguson MF 9240 or New Holland 8970 A?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the MF 9240 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 8970 A has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The New Holland 8970A suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 34% (2,311 kg / 5,095 lb) more three-point lift.
- The New Holland 8970A suits road haulage better on this data: 14% (1,650 kg / 3,638 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 9240 | 8970 A | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 176.6 kW (236.8 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | 176.5 kW (236.7 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland 8970 A” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MF 9240 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 8970 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 9240 and the 8970 A. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the MF 9240 and the 8970 A. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | — | 126.8 L/min (33.5 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland 8970 A” | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the MF 9240. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 6,869 kg (15,144 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | 9,180 kg (20,238 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland 8970 A” | AheadThe New Holland 8970A has 34% more lift (2,311 kg / 5,095 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 9240 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source). |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 9,014 kg (19,872 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | 8,685 kg (19,147 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland 8970 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? | 12,000 kg (26,455 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | 13,650 kg (30,093 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland 8970 A” | AheadThe New Holland 8970A has 14% higher maximum permissible mass (1,650 kg / 3,638 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 9240 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 18Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | 18Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland 8970 A” | EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the MF 9240 and the 8970 A. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland 8970 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? | 1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | 1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland 8970 A” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 8970 A. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland 8970 A” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1994–1998 | 1993–2002 | 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 New Holland 8970A has 34% more lift (2,311 kg / 5,095 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 9240 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The New Holland 8970A has 14% higher maximum permissible mass (1,650 kg / 3,638 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 9240 (both maximum permissible mass, 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 forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% 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 (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 9240 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 8970 A 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, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources