Massey Ferguson MF 9240 or Steyr-Case 9250 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 9250 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 9240 | 9250 a | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 176.6 kW (236.8 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | 175.9 kW (235.9 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 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 9250 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 9250 a. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the MF 9240 and the 9250 a. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | — | 112.4 L/min (29.7 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 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” | 5,050 kg (11,133 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the MF 9240: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240”); 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? | 9,014 kg (19,872 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | 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? | 12,000 kg (26,455 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | 11,575 kg (25,519 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a” | EvenEven on maximum permissible mass (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 18Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | 24Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a” | AheadThe Steyr-Case 9250a has 33% more forward gears (6 gears) than the Massey Ferguson 9240 (both forward gears, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | YesTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a” | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the MF 9240. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | 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? | 1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a” | AheadThe Steyr-Case 9250a offers 540 rpm at the PTO, which the Massey Ferguson 9240 does not (as stated by the sources). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9250 a” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1994–1998 | 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 Steyr-Case 9250a has 33% more forward gears (6 gears) than the Massey Ferguson 9240 (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
- The Steyr-Case 9250a offers 540 rpm at the PTO, which the Massey Ferguson 9240 does not (as stated by the sources).
- Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- Even on maximum permissible mass (both maximum permissible mass, 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 independence: every PTO is independent.
- 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 9250 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 9240: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 9240”); 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, hydraulic flow and a creeper range.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources