HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

County 1164 vs Fiat 1280

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 1164

Category: Farm

County 1164
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Power116 HP
Weight8,955lbs
Pump FlowN/Agpm
Fiat
Spec Winner

Fiat 1280

Category: Farm

Fiat 1280
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power123 HP
Weight12,017lbs
Pump FlowN/Agpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • Fiat 1280 provides +13 PTO HP more implement shaft power
  • Fiat 1280 provides +3,062 lbs more unballasted traction mass

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

County 1164
Fiat 1280
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
116 HPvs123 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
8,955 lbsvs12,017 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
Option Pack RequiredvsOption Pack Required
DisplacementEngine Liters
6.6 Lvs5.5 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
8F / 2Rvs12F / 8R
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
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
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Fiat 1280
Fiat 1280
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Head-to-Head Specification Differential

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

SpecificationCounty 1164Fiat 1280Advantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
116 HP
123 HP
-
PTO Horsepower (Tested)
96 HP
109 HP
+13.5%+13 PTO HP (+13.5%)
Traction Density Ratio
13 HP/1k lbs
10.2 HP/1k lbs
13 vs 10.2 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
8,955 lbs
12,017 lbs
+34.2%+3,062 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
6.6 L
5.5 L
+1.1L larger displacement
Cylinders
6 Cylinders
6 Cylinders
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
Unknown
4WD
-
Transmission System
gear
creeper
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
Optional / Standard
1 Valves
-
3-Point Hitch Category
Category II
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

Fiat Recommended

Fiat commands superior frame weight (+3,062 lbs) for continuous draft traction in heavy gumbo soils.

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 has a sharper 12.95 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 1164 features a lighter footprint (-3,062 lbs), reducing deep subsoil compaction during damp spring planting windows.

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

Select Fiat 1280 for superior tractive frame ballast and engine power reserves across evaluated field tasks.

Evidence Coverage80%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

Fiat 1280 holds the specification edge across verified benchmark criteria, led by higher rated horsepower. Consider 1280 for demanding high-capacity field duties, while County 1164 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: $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
County 1164$2,087 /mo
60 payments$125,220 total
Fiat 1280$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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