Steyr 9086 (a) or ZETOR 9520/9540?
Which should you choose?
The figures split: the Steyr 9086 (a) is ahead on hydraulic flow; the ZETOR 9520/9540 is ahead on maximum permissible mass.
- The Steyr 9086 (a) suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 24% (10.4 L/min / 2.7 gpm) more hydraulic flow.
- The ZETOR 9520/9540 suits road haulage better on this data: 15% (1,000 kg / 2,205 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 | 9086 (a) | 9520/9540 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 56.9 kW (76.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9086” | 57.1 kW (76.6 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 9520/9540” | EvenEven on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call. |
| 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 9086 (a) and the 9520/9540. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 9086 (a) and the 9520/9540. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 53.3 L/min (14.1 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9086” | 42.9 L/min (11.3 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 9520/9540” | AheadThe Steyr 9086 (a) has 24% more hydraulic flow (10.4 L/min / 2.7 gpm) than the ZETOR 9520/9540 (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 4,550 kg (10,031 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9086” | 4,630 kg (10,207 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 9520/9540” | 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? | 3,530 kg (7,782 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9086” | 3,700 kg (8,157 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 9520/9540” | 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? | 6,500 kg (14,330 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9086” | 7,500 kg (16,535 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 9520/9540” | AheadThe ZETOR 9520/9540 has 15% higher maximum permissible mass (1,000 kg / 2,205 lb) than the Steyr 9086 (a) (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 16 to 32Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9086” | 16 to 18Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 9520/9540” | 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 9086 (a) and the 9520/9540. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9086” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 9520/9540” | 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? | 390/540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9086” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Zetor 9520/9540” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Zetor 9520/9540” | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 9086 (a). |
| Which drives on both axles? | 2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9086” | 2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Zetor 9520/9540” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1993–1995 | 1992–1999 | 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 9086 (a) has 24% more hydraulic flow (10.4 L/min / 2.7 gpm) than the ZETOR 9520/9540 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The ZETOR 9520/9540 has 15% higher maximum permissible mass (1,000 kg / 2,205 lb) than the Steyr 9086 (a) (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- Even on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
- 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 figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- 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 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.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources