Steyr 1108 (a) or VALMET 1100?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the 1108 (a) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 1100 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.

  • The VALMET 1100 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 27% (9.7 L/min / 2.6 gpm) more hydraulic flow.
  • The Steyr 1108 (a) suits heavy draft work (ploughing, cultivating) better on this data: four-wheel drive.

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?

Buyer questions for Steyr 1108 (a) and VALMET 1100, with the call on each
Question1108 (a)1100Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?77.3 kW (103.7 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 1108”77.2 kW (103.5 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 1100”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 1108 (a) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 1100 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 1108 (a) and the 1100.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 1108 (a) and the 1100.
Which pumps more oil for implements?35.5 L/min (9.4 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 1108”45.2 L/min (11.9 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 1100”AheadThe VALMET 1100 has 27% more hydraulic flow (9.7 L/min / 2.6 gpm) than the Steyr 1108 (a) (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?3,800 kg (8,378 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 1108”2,450 kg (5,401 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 1100”Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the 1108 (a): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 1108”); the 1100: lift through the full range 610 mm behind the ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 1100”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
Which is heavier, for traction?3,845 kg (8,477 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 1108”3,715 kg (8,190 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 1100”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?No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 1108 (a) and the 1100.
Which has the wider choice of gears?12 to 16Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 1108”8Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 1100”AheadThe Steyr 1108 (a) has 50% more forward gears (4 gears) than the VALMET 1100 (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
Which offers a creeper range?No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 1108 (a) and the 1100.
Which is faster on the road?30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 1108”30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 1100”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, “Steyr 1108”540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Valmet 1100”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 1108”No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 1100.
Which drives on both axles?2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 1108”2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Valmet 1100”AheadThe Steyr 1108 (a) is available with four-wheel drive; the VALMET 1100 is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
Which is newer, and what about parts?1977–19791969–1974Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Steyr 1108 (a) is newer: production began 8 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The VALMET 1100 has 27% more hydraulic flow (9.7 L/min / 2.6 gpm) than the Steyr 1108 (a) (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
  • The Steyr 1108 (a) has 50% more forward gears (4 gears) than the VALMET 1100 (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
  • The Steyr 1108 (a) is available with four-wheel drive; the VALMET 1100 is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
  • The Steyr 1108 (a) is newer: production began 8 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • Even on weight (both unladen weight, 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 difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
  • Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 1108 (a) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 1100 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 1108 (a): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 1108”); the 1100: lift through the full range 610 mm behind the ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 1100”) — 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, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.

← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources