Massey Ferguson MF 2680 or Steyr 8140 (a)?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the MF 2680 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 8140 (a) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Massey Ferguson 2680 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 30% (12.4 L/min / 3.3 gpm) more hydraulic flow and 136% (3,000 kg / 6,614 lb) more three-point lift.
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 2680 | 8140 (a) | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 88.3 kW (118.4 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2680” | 88.3 kW (118.4 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8140” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MF 2680 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 8140 (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 2680 and the 8140 (a). |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the MF 2680 and the 8140 (a). |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 53.3 L/min (14.1 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2680” | 40.9 L/min (10.8 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8140” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson 2680 has 30% more hydraulic flow (12.4 L/min / 3.3 gpm) than the Steyr 8140 (a) (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 5,200 kg (11,464 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2680” | 2,200 kg (4,850 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8140” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson 2680 has 136% more lift (3,000 kg / 6,614 lb) than the Steyr 8140 (a) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source). |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 5,390 kg (11,883 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2680” | 4,650 kg (10,251 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8140” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Massey Ferguson 2680 is 16% heavier (740 kg / 1,631 lb) than the Steyr 8140 (a) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 7,500 kg (16,535 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2680” | — | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 8140 (a). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 16Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2680” | 12Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8140” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson 2680 has 33% more forward gears (4 gears) than the Steyr 8140 (a) (both forward gears, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the MF 2680 and the 8140 (a). |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2680” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8140” | EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2680” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8140” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2680” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8140” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2680” | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8140” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1980–1985 | 1977–1982 | 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 2680 has 30% more hydraulic flow (12.4 L/min / 3.3 gpm) than the Steyr 8140 (a) (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The Massey Ferguson 2680 has 136% more lift (3,000 kg / 6,614 lb) than the Steyr 8140 (a) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The Massey Ferguson 2680 is 16% heavier (740 kg / 1,631 lb) than the Steyr 8140 (a) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Massey Ferguson 2680 has 33% more forward gears (4 gears) than the Steyr 8140 (a) (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
- Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- 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.
- 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 2680 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 8140 (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, maximum permissible mass and a creeper range.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources