Bührer Komfort 685 (A) vs Renault 103-52 TX
12 material differences
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (28%); the drive differs (2WD / 4WD; 2WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1974–1978; 1989–1990). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
12 material differences · 1 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | Komfort 685 (A) | 103-52 TX | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 83.8 hp | 91.7 hp | +9% 103-52 TX |
| Engine declared | Mercedes-Benz OM 352 | MWM TD 226-4 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 5.67 L | 4.16 L | +37% Komfort 685 (A) |
| Maximum torque declared | 232 lb·ft · 314 N·m | 232 lb·ft · 314 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | — | Dry LuK double clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 10.3 gpm · 39.0 L/min | 11.1 gpm · 42.0 L/min | +8% 103-52 TX |
| Pressure declared | 2,845 psi · 196 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 5,071 lb · 2,300 kg | 13,669 lb · 6,200 kg | +170% 103-52 TX |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/800 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 7,518 lb · 3,410 kg | 9,645 lb · 4,375 kg | +28% 103-52 TX |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 11,464 lb · 5,200 kg | — | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 90.2 in · 2,290 mm | 99.1 in · 2,516 mm | +10% 103-52 TX |
| Length declared | 157.5 in · 4,000 mm | 169.0 in · 4,292 mm | +7% 103-52 TX |
| Width declared | 75.6 in · 1,920 mm | 80.1 in · 2,035 mm | +6% 103-52 TX |
| Height declared | 73.6 in · 1,870 mm | 112.6 in · 2,860 mm | +53% 103-52 TX |
| Ground clearance declared | 16.5 in · 420 mm | 20.1 in · 510 mm | +21% 103-52 TX |
| Turning radius, braked declared | — | 13.8 ft · 4.20 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | — | 137.4 qt · 130.0 L | — |
Bührer Komfort 685 (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Bührer 685/685A”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Mercedes-Benz MB trac 1000”
Renault 103-52 TX sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 103-52 TE/TA/TS/TX R7821”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 851 R7661”