Ford 1900 (A) or Renault 53?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the 1900 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 53 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.

  • The Renault 53 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 16% (272 kg / 600 lb) more three-point lift.
  • The Renault 53 suits road haulage better on this data: 14% (3.0 km/h / 1.9 mph) more top speed.

Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.

What decides it, question by question?

Buyer questions for Ford 1900 (A) and Renault 53, with the call on each
Question1900 (A)53Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?21.1 kW (28.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1900”20.6 kW (27.6 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 53 R7211”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 1900 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 53 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft?——No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the 1900 (A) and the 53.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?——No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 1900 (A) and the 53.
Which pumps more oil for implements?29.5 L/min (7.8 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1900”—No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the 53.
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?1,728 kg (3,810 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1900”2,000 kg (4,409 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 53 R7211”AheadThe Renault 53 has 16% more lift (272 kg / 600 lb) than the Ford 1900 (A) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
Which is heavier, for traction?1,220 kg (2,690 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1900”1,600 kg (3,527 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 53 R7211”Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Renault 53 is 31% heavier (380 kg / 838 lb) than the Ford 1900 (A) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
Which may carry more ballast and load?——No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 1900 (A) and the 53.
Which has the wider choice of gears?12Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1900”6 to 10Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 53 R7211”EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call.
Which offers a creeper range?——No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 1900 (A) and the 53.
Which is faster on the road?22 km/h (13.7 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1900”25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 53 R7211”AheadThe Renault 53 has 14% more top speed (3.0 km/h / 1.9 mph) than the Ford 1900 (A) (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
Which offers more PTO speeds?540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Ford 1900”540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 53 R7211”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?—independentTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 53 R7211”No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 1900 (A).
Which drives on both axles?Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Ford 1900”2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 53 R7211”AheadThe Ford 1900 (A) is available with four-wheel drive; the Renault 53 is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
Which is newer, and what about parts?1979–19831967–1973Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Ford 1900 (A) is newer: production began 12 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The Renault 53 has 16% more lift (272 kg / 600 lb) than the Ford 1900 (A) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
  • The Renault 53 is 31% heavier (380 kg / 838 lb) than the Ford 1900 (A) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
  • The Renault 53 has 14% more top speed (3.0 km/h / 1.9 mph) than the Ford 1900 (A) (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
  • The Ford 1900 (A) is available with four-wheel drive; the Renault 53 is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
  • The Ford 1900 (A) is newer: production began 12 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm).
  • Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 1900 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 53 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.

← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources