Massey Ferguson MF 3690 (A) or Steyr 9190 a?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the MF 3690 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 9190 a has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Steyr 9190 a suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 33% (1,780 kg / 3,924 lb) more three-point lift.
- The Steyr 9190 a suits road haulage better on this data: 22% (2,000 kg / 4,409 lb) more maximum permissible mass and 43% (12.0 km/h / 7.5 mph) more top speed.
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 3690 (A) | 9190 a | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 139.8 kW (187.5 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3690” | 139.8 kW (187.5 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9190 a” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MF 3690 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 9190 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 3690 (A) and the 9190 a. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the MF 3690 (A) and the 9190 a. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | — | 52.8 L/min (13.9 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9190 a” | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the MF 3690 (A). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 5,420 kg (11,949 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3690” | 7,200 kg (15,873 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9190 a” | AheadThe Steyr 9190 a has 33% more lift (1,780 kg / 3,924 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 3690 (A) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source). |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 6,720 kg (14,815 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3690” | 6,300 kg (13,889 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9190 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? | 9,000 kg (19,842 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3690” | 11,000 kg (24,251 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9190 a” | AheadThe Steyr 9190 a has 22% higher maximum permissible mass (2,000 kg / 4,409 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 3690 (A) (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 16 to 32Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3690” | 32Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9190 a” | EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the MF 3690 (A) and the 9190 a. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 25 km/h (15.5 mph) to 28 km/h (17.4 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3690” | 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9190 a” | AheadThe Steyr 9190 a has 43% more top speed (12.0 km/h / 7.5 mph) than the Massey Ferguson MF 3690 (A) (both top speed forward, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3690” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9190 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 3690 (A) and the 9190 a. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3690” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9190 a” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1990–1995 | 1993–1995 | 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 9190 a has 33% more lift (1,780 kg / 3,924 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 3690 (A) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The Steyr 9190 a has 22% higher maximum permissible mass (2,000 kg / 4,409 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 3690 (A) (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- The Steyr 9190 a has 43% more top speed (12.0 km/h / 7.5 mph) than the Massey Ferguson MF 3690 (A) (both top speed forward, 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 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 3690 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 9190 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