HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

County 964 vs McCormick Intl C80L

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.
County

County 964

Category: Farm

County 964
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power97 HP
Weight9,041lbs
Pump Flow9.2gpm
McCormick Intl
Spec Winner

McCormick Intl C80L

Category: Farm • Production: unknown

McCormick Intl C80L
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power73.7 HP
Weight5,190lbs
Pump Flow16.4gpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • County 964 provides +3,851 lbs more unballasted traction mass
  • McCormick Intl C80L provides +7.2 gpm higher base hydraulic flow (+78.3%)

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

County 964
McCormick Intl C80L
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
97 HPvs73.7 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
9,041 lbsvs5,190 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
9.2 gpmvs16.4 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
4.2 Lvs3.3 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
16F / 4Rvs12F / 0R

Head-to-Head Specification Differential

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

SpecificationCounty 964McCormick Intl C80LAdvantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
97 HP
73.7 HP
-
PTO Horsepower (Tested)
N/A
67 HP
-
Traction Density Ratio
10.7 HP/1k lbs
14.2 HP/1k lbs
14.2 vs 10.7 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
9,041 lbs
5,190 lbs
+74.2%+3,851 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
4.2 L
3.3 L
+0.9L larger displacement
Cylinders
4 Cylinders
3 Cylinders
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
9.2 gpm
16.4 gpm
+78.3%+7.2 gpm flow
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
Optional / Standard
1 Valves
-
3-Point Hitch Category
Standard Hitch
Category II
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
Unknown
Unknown
-
Transmission System
Mechanical / PowerShift
mechanical shuttle
-
✓Specifications independently cross-referenced with official OECD & Nebraska test codes.
Official Engineering Test Reports

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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

County Recommended

County delivers higher base frame ballast (+3,851 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

McCormick Intl Recommended

McCormick Intl leads with enhanced hydraulic pump capacity (16.4 gpm, +7.2 gpm advantage), preventing hydraulic oil overheating on wide vacuum seeders.

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

Road Hauling & Grain Cart Chase Duty

McCormick Intl Recommended

McCormick Intl C80L offers superior 14.2 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

McCormick Intl Recommended

McCormick Intl C80L features a lighter footprint (-3,851 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 McCormick Intl C80L for superior hydraulic flow capacity across evaluated field tasks.

Evidence Coverage85%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

McCormick Intl C80L holds the specification edge across verified benchmark criteria. Consider C80L for demanding high-capacity field duties, while County 964 provides a competitive footprint for alternative duty cycles.

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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: $60,000 after down payment
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Financed: $60,000 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
County 964$1,160 /mo
60 payments$69,600 total
McCormick Intl C80L$1,160 /mo
60 payments$69,600 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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