HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

CaseIH Maxxum 120 vs County 964

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

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Spec Winner

CaseIH Maxxum 120

Category: Farm

CaseIH Maxxum 120
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Power129 HP
Weight10,626lbs
Pump Flow37gpm
County

County 964

Category: Farm

County 964
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Power97 HP
Weight9,041lbs
Pump Flow9.2gpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • CaseIH Maxxum 120 provides +1,585 lbs more unballasted traction mass
  • CaseIH Maxxum 120 provides +27.8 gpm higher base hydraulic flow (+302.2%)

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

CaseIH Maxxum 120
County 964
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
129 HPvs97 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
10,626 lbsvs9,041 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
37 gpmvs9.2 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
4.5 Lvs4.2 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
17F / 16Rvs16F / 4R
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
CaseIH Maxxum 120
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County 964
Audited Laboratory Acoustic SpecDirect field recording is undergoing computer vision verification. Audited Nebraska decibel acoustic metrics available in the benchmark table.

Head-to-Head Specification Differential

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

SpecificationCaseIH Maxxum 120County 964Advantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
129 HP
97 HP
-
PTO Horsepower (Tested)
117.9 HP
N/A
-
Traction Density Ratio
12.1 HP/1k lbs
10.7 HP/1k lbs
12.1 vs 10.7 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
10,626 lbs
9,041 lbs
+17.5%+1,585 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
4.5 L
4.2 L
+0.3L larger displacement
Cylinders
4 Cylinders
4 Cylinders
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
37 gpm
9.2 gpm
+302.2%+27.8 gpm flow
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
2 Valves
Optional / Standard
-
3-Point Hitch Category
Category II Opt Optional
Standard Hitch
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
Unknown
-
Transmission System
partial power shift
Mechanical / PowerShift
-
✓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

CaseIH Recommended

CaseIH delivers higher base frame ballast (+1,585 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

CaseIH Recommended

CaseIH offers continuous high-capacity hydraulic flow (37 gpm, +27.8 gpm advantage), effortlessly sustaining fan motors and down-pressure circuits simultaneously.

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

Road Hauling & Grain Cart Chase Duty

CaseIH Recommended

CaseIH Maxxum 120 has a sharper 12.14 HP/1,000 lb power-to-weight ratio for rapid hill-climbing acceleration with loaded grain carts.

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

Soil Compaction & Wet Ground Flotation

County Recommended

County 964 features a lighter footprint (-1,585 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 CaseIH Maxxum 120 for superior tractive frame ballast and engine power reserves and hydraulic flow capacity across evaluated field tasks.

Evidence Coverage85%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

CaseIH Maxxum 120 holds the specification advantage across verified metrics, led by higher rated horsepower. For heavy field draft tasks, evaluate Maxxum 120; for operations sensitive to operating costs or implement compatibility, County 964 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
$
Financed: $108,000 after down payment
$
Financed: $60,000 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
CaseIH Maxxum 120$2,087 /mo
60 payments$125,220 total
County 964$1,160 /mo
60 payments$69,600 total
Estimated Monthly Delta:$927 /mo savings

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

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