New Holland T 6040 Elite (Traktorenlexikon) or SAME Rubin 120?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the T 6040 Elite has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the Rubin 120 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The SAME Rubin 120 suits road haulage better on this data: 17% (1,500 kg / 3,307 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 | T 6040 Elite | Rubin 120 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 89.7 kW (120.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T 6040 Elite” | 88.3 kW (118.4 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Rubin 120” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the T 6040 Elite has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the Rubin 120 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 T 6040 Elite and the Rubin 120. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the T 6040 Elite and the Rubin 120. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 107.9 L/min (28.5 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T 6040 Elite” | — | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the Rubin 120. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 7,864 kg (17,337 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T 6040 Elite” | 8,600 kg (18,960 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Rubin 120” | EvenEven on three-point lift (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 5,730 kg (12,632 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T 6040 Elite” | 6,100 kg (13,448 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Rubin 120” | 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, “New Holland T 6040 Elite” | 10,500 kg (23,149 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Rubin 120” | AheadThe SAME Rubin 120 has 17% higher maximum permissible mass (1,500 kg / 3,307 lb) than the New Holland T 6040 Elite (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 16 to 17Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T 6040 Elite” | 18 to 27Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Rubin 120” | 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 T 6040 Elite and the Rubin 120. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 40 km/h (24.9 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T 6040 Elite” | 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Rubin 120” | 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? | 540/540E/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland T 6040 Elite” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “SAME Rubin 120” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland T 6040 Elite” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “SAME Rubin 120” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland T 6040 Elite” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “SAME Rubin 120” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 2007–2012 | 1998–2004 | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The New Holland T 6040 Elite is newer: production began 9 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The SAME Rubin 120 has 17% higher maximum permissible mass (1,500 kg / 3,307 lb) than the New Holland T 6040 Elite (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- The New Holland T 6040 Elite is newer: production began 9 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Even on three-point lift (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, 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.
- 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 (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 power at the PTO shaft: the T 6040 Elite has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the Rubin 120 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 and a creeper range.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources