HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

Buhler Versatile 9030 vs County 1164

Specification differential, power-to-weight analysis, hydraulic benchmarks, and equipment decision guidance.

Different Measurement ProtocolsMeasurement standard or power basis is unspecified for one or both machines.
Buhler Versatile
Spec Winner

Buhler Versatile 9030

Category: Farm

Buhler Versatile 9030
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power113 HP
Weight10,150lbs
Pump FlowN/Agpm
County

County 1164

Category: Farm

County 1164
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power116 HP
Weight8,955lbs
Pump FlowN/Agpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • Buhler Versatile 9030 provides +6 PTO HP more implement shaft power
  • Buhler Versatile 9030 provides +1,195 lbs more unballasted traction mass

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

Buhler Versatile 9030
County 1164
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
113 HPvs116 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
10,150 lbsvs8,955 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
Option Pack RequiredvsOption Pack Required
DisplacementEngine Liters
4.4 Lvs6.6 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
CVT / Standardvs8F / 2R
FIELD PROVEN FOOTAGE SHOOTOUT

Dual Field Action & Powertrain Sound

Side-by-side operational field footage verified with computer vision & acoustic audits.

VLM Visual & Audio Audited
Buhler Versatile 9030
1991 Ford Versatile 9030 Bi-directional
1991 Ford Versatile 9030 Bi-directional
Channel: Wade AffleckWatch on YouTube
County 1164
1971 Ford County 1164 Tractor 6cy Diesel 3k Hours 100% Original SOLD 4/12/17
1971 Ford County 1164 Tractor 6cy Diesel 3k Hours 100% Original SOLD 4/12/17
Takes (2):
Channel: Coleman RiggsWatch on YouTube

Head-to-Head Specification Differential

Side-by-side technical parameters with calculated delta advantage & percent differentials

SpecificationBuhler Versatile 9030County 1164Advantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
113 HP
116 HP
-
PTO Horsepower (Tested)
102 HP
96 HP
+6.3%+6 PTO HP (+6.3%)
Traction Density Ratio
11.1 HP/1k lbs
13 HP/1k lbs
13 vs 11.1 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
10,150 lbs
8,955 lbs
+13.3%+1,195 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
4.4 L
6.6 L
+2.2L larger displacement
Cylinders
4 Cylinders
6 Cylinders
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
Unknown
-
Transmission System
hydrostatic
gear
-
Hydraulics & Implements
3-Point Hitch Category
Standard Hitch
Category II
-
✓Specifications independently cross-referenced with official OECD & Nebraska test codes.
Official Engineering Test Reports

Buyer Decision Export Tools

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AI MATCHUP ARBITER & FIELD WORKLOAD ADVISOR

Operational Field Verdict Matrix

Algorithmic suitability assessment cross-referencing Nebraska draft tests against four agricultural workloads.

Real-time Engineering Synthesis

Primary Tillage & Deep Chisel Plowing

Buhler Versatile Recommended

Buhler Versatile delivers higher base frame ballast (+1,195 lbs) to minimize tire wheel slip under deep draft implement drag.

Tractive efficiency in heavy soil depends heavily on static axle load rather than pure unballasted horsepower.

Large-Scale Air Seeding & Hydraulic Drills

Data Inconclusive

Dedicated remote circuit hydraulic flow ratings are incomplete. Direct comparative seeding capacity requires dealer-verified option build sheets.

Variable-rate air carts require independent remote valve pressure regulation without starving steering hydraulics.

Road Hauling & Grain Cart Chase Duty

County Recommended

County 1164 offers superior 12.95 HP/1,000 lb agility, reducing road fuel overhead on rapid grain bin transit cycles.

Higher agility power-to-weight ratios dramatically improve turnaround times during peak harvesting windows.

Soil Compaction & Wet Ground Flotation

County Recommended

County 1164 features a lighter footprint (-1,195 lbs), mitigating subsoil compaction and preserving soil porosity.

Preserving soil porosity and preventing hardpan buildup saves diesel fuel in subsequent years.
Fleet Manager Recommendation

Select Buhler Versatile 9030 for superior tractive frame ballast across evaluated field tasks.

Evidence Coverage80%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

Buhler Versatile 9030 holds the specification advantage across verified metrics. For heavy field draft tasks, evaluate 9030; for operations sensitive to operating costs or implement compatibility, County 1164 remains a direct benchmark contender.

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Equipment Financing & Monthly Payment Estimator

Model cash flows, estimated installment burdens, and financing differentials for agricultural leases or loans.

Zero Credit Impact Estimate
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Financed: $108,000 after down payment
$
Financed: $108,000 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
Buhler Versatile 9030$2,087 /mo
60 payments$125,220 total
County 1164$2,087 /mo
60 payments$125,220 total
Estimated Monthly Delta:$0 /mo savings

*Indicative estimates based on standard Tier-1 agricultural commercial rates. Taxes, freight, attachments, and insurance not included.

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