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Muir-HillModel A
Muir-Hill 161
Utility
- power
- 185 hp
- displacement
- 510 ci
- Cylinders
- 8
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Utility
Muir-Hill 161 vs Valmet 8550
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ValmetModel B
Valmet 8550
Agricultural
- power
- 158 hp
- displacement
- 450 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 36
Muir-HillMuir-Hill 161
vs
ValmetValmet 8550
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 161 higher · +27 hp (+17%)161185 hp
8550158 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
161 is in the 94th percentile; 8550 is in the 93rd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 161 higher · +60 ci (+13%)161510 ci
8550450 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
161 is in the 94th percentile; 8550 is in the 93rd · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 161 higher · +2 (+33%)1618
85506
Median Utility Tractor4
161 is in the 99th percentile; 8550 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8550 higher · +26 (+260%)16110
855036
Median Utility Tractor12
161 is in the 39th percentile; 8550 is in the 99th · 4,941 models
161 (A)8550 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Muir-Hill 161 | Valmet 8550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Muir-Hill | Valmet | — |
| Model | 161 | 8550 | — |
| Category | Utility | Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | Muir-Hill 161 | Valmet 8550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Valmet Diesel | — |
| Model | V8.510 | SisuDiesel 634 DSRE | — |
| Power Output | 185hp | 158hp | ▲ 161+27 hp · +17% |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 161+300 RPM · +14% |
| Cylinders | 8 | 6 | ▲ 161+2 · +33% |
| Displacement | 510ci | 450ci | ▲ 161+60 ci · +13% |
| Bore | 4.3in | 4.3in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.5in | 5.3in | ▲ 8550+0.8 in · +18% |
Transmission
| Spec | Muir-Hill 161 | Valmet 8550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | HiTech three-speed power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Muir-Hill 161 | Valmet 8550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165in | 195in | ▲ 8550+30 in · +18% |
| Width | 97.5in | 88.2in | ▲ 161+9.3 in · +11% |
| Height | 114in | 112in | ▲ 161+2 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 12,000lb | 11,460lb | ▲ 161+540 lb · +5% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Muir-Hill 161 | Valmet 8550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Muir-Hill 161 | Valmet 8550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | 540/1000 | — |
Tires
| Spec | Muir-Hill 161 | Valmet 8550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 16.8R28 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 20.8R38 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Muir-Hill 161 | Valmet 8550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | III | — |
| Hitch Category | III | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Muir-Hill 161 | Valmet 8550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Muir-Hill 161 | Valmet 8550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | electric | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 94th percentile (185 hp)B · 93rd percentile (158 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 94th percentile (510 ci)B · 93rd percentile (450 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 99th percentile (8)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 39th percentile (10)B · 99th percentile (36)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 90th percentile (12,000 lb)B · 89th percentile (11,460 lb)
A · 161B · 8550Median Utility Tractor