- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- Lab tested ×1
- 1999–2003
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Hürlimann XN-708 Full specifications
Hürlimann 1000.4 W-3 four-cylinder diesel or Same Deutz-Fahr Group 1000.4W3. The manufacturer claimed 79.0 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 1812 measured 73.8 hp at the PTO of the XN 708 (4 WD).
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
79.0 hp
58.9 kW as stated by the source
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XN 708”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 5,556 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 8.9 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
Hürlimann XN-708 specs: key facts
The Hürlimann XN-708 was built from 1999 to 2003.
Only one version of the Hürlimann XN-708 has a laboratory test on record: the XN 708 (4 WD) produced 55.0 kW (73.8 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 1812.Source 1
The Hürlimann XN-708 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 58.9 kW (79.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Hürlimann XN-708 is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 1
The Hürlimann XN-708 has a Hürlimann 1000.4 W-3 engine, a 4-cylinder 4.00 L diesel unit.
The Hürlimann XN-708 weighs 2,520 kg (5,556 lb) unladen.
The Hürlimann XN-708 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the Hürlimann XN-708 delivers 33.7 L/min (8.9 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XN 708”
How does the XN-708 compare with its class?
- Strength:
Forward gears is high for its class. 45 — 275% above the median of 12 across the 341 machines within 10% of its power.
- Limitation:
Fuel tank is low for its class. 58 L — 39% below the median of 95.5 L across the 324 machines within 10% of its power.
- Worth knowing:
Unladen mass is low for its class. 2,520 kg — 24% below the median of 3,313 kg across the 348 machines within 10% of its power.
Derived by WhichTractor from 349 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a XN-708 have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 1812 measured 73.8 hp at the PTO of the XN 708 (4 WD). For the XN-708 as a whole the figure is the 79.0 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XN 708”; OECD test report 1812, 1999
What engine is in a XN-708?
A XN-708 has a Hürlimann 1000.4 W-3, a 4-cylinder 4.00 L diesel engine. XN 708 (4 WD) tractors have a Same Deutz-Fahr Group 1000.4W3.
| Make & model | Hürlimann 1000.4 W-3 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 244.1 ci · 4.00 L |
| Max torque | 184 lb·ft · 250 N·m @ 1,456 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XN 708”
How much will a XN-708 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the XN-708 are below.
| System | Load sensing |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 8.9 gpm · 33.7 L/min |
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm / 1000 rpm @ 2,077 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XN 708”
What transmission does a XN-708 have?
Transmission specifications for the XN-708 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry SDF single disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Hydraulically operated wet SLH disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XN 708”
How much does a XN-708 weigh?
A XN-708 weighs 5,556 lb (2,520 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,556 lb · 2,520 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 80.9 in · 2,056 mm |
| Length | 140.2 in · 3,561 mm |
| Width | 50.8–64.6 in · 1,290–1,640 mm |
| Height | 83.1 in · 2,110 mm |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in · 230 mm |
| Front track | 40.2–49.8 in · 1,020–1,265 mm |
| Rear track | 35.0–50.8 in · 890–1,290 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 13.7 ft · 4.17 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XN 708”
What oil does a XN-708 take, and how much?
A XN-708 engine takes 11.6 qt (11.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity | Grade | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | 11.6 qt · 11.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XN 708” · single source, not independently verified | — | — |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 43.3 qt · 41.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XN 708” · single source, not independently verified | — | — |
| Front axle | 6.3 qt · 6.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XN 708” · single source, not independently verified | — | — |
| Final drives | 3.2 qt · 3.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XN 708” · single source, not independently verified | — | — |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
How much fuel does a XN-708 burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 1812 (tested as the XN 708 (4 WD)), at each condition the laboratory recorded.
Cost per hour = fuel used per hour × your fuel price (per litre, or per US gallon for the gal/h figure).
| Test condition | Fuel per hour |
|---|---|
| Maximum PTO powerPTO 55.0 kW (73.8 hp) at 1,022 rpm | 17.65 L/h 4.66 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 55.0 kW (73.8 hp) at 1,022 rpm | 17.65 L/h 4.66 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 54.2 kW (72.7 hp) at 1,000 rpm | 17.29 L/h 4.57 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 1812
Which tractors compare with a XN-708?
Within 10% of its 79.0 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Deutz-Fahr Agrocompact 80 V/F79.0 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2004Side by side with the XN-708 →
- Fiat TS 9079.0 hp engine, claimed · 1997–2003Side by side with the XN-708 →
- New Holland TS 90 (A)79.0 hp engine, claimed · 1997–2003Side by side with the XN-708 →
- John Deere 612079.0 hp engine, claimed · 2003–2006Side by side with the XN-708 →
- Massey Ferguson MF 6120 (A)79.0 hp engine, claimed · 1995–1999Side by side with the XN-708 →
- Fiat 80-66S/80-66 DTS79.0 hp engine, claimed · 1992–1996Side by side with the XN-708 →
Everything else people ask
Is a XN-708 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Hürlimann XN-708 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a XN-708 have?
A XN-708 has a 540 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 1812; and Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XN 708”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 1/1 812: Hürlimann XN 708 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1812 · published 1999-03-12 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station ISMA, Treviglio, Italy. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Hürlimann XN 708 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-105311 · revision 864829. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document