Fendt Farmer 312 vs Massey Ferguson MF 6470 A
12 material differences
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (4WD; 2WD / 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1993–2001; 2003–2012). 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 · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | Farmer 312 | MF 6470 A | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 123 hp | 123 hp | — |
| Engine declared | MWM D 226. B-6 | Perkins 1104 C-44 TA | differs |
| Displacement declared | 6.23 L | 4.40 L | +42% Farmer 312 |
| Maximum torque declared | 339 lb·ft · 459 N·m | — | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | Hydraulically operated self-adjusting dry clutch by Fichtel & Sachs | electrohydraulically operated, electronically controlled, wet VALEO multi-disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | — | Open centre | — |
| Pump flow declared | 19.5 gpm · 74.0 L/min | 24.1 gpm · 91.4 L/min | +24% MF 6470 A |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/750/1000 rpm | 540 rpm / 1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 11,795 lb · 5,350 kg | 9,987 lb · 4,530 kg | +18% Farmer 312 |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 17,637 lb · 8,000 kg | 19,401 lb · 8,800 kg | +10% MF 6470 A |
| Wheelbase declared | 101.9 in · 2,589 mm | 100.5 in · 2,553 mm | — |
| Length declared | 176.4 in · 4,480 mm | 166.3 in · 4,225 mm | +6% Farmer 312 |
| Width declared | 91.3 in · 2,320 mm | 70.5 in · 1,790 mm | +30% Farmer 312 |
| Height declared | 111.0 in · 2,820 mm | 111.8 in · 2,840 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 21.7 in · 550 mm | 17.7 in · 449 mm | +22% Farmer 312 |
| Fuel tank declared | 169.1 qt · 160 L | 137.4–200.8 qt · 130.0–190.0 L | differs |
Fendt Farmer 312 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Farmer 312”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Farmer 312 LSA”
Massey Ferguson MF 6470 A sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6470”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6460”