Ford 901 Powermaster vs Renault Master 1
9 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (81%); the drive differs (2WD; 2WD / 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1958–1962; 1964–1969). 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
9 material differences · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 901 Powermaster | Master 1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 55.5 hp | 54.3 hp | — |
| Engine declared | — | MWM AKD 1105-V | — |
| Displacement declared | — | 2.98 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | — | 141 lb·ft · 191 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 17.4 mph · 28 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | +12% 901 Powermaster |
| Clutch declared | — | dry Borg & Beck double clutch operated by a two-stage pedal | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 4.0 gpm · 15.1 L/min | 6.9 gpm · 26.0 L/min | +72% Master 1 |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 1,250 lb · 567 kg | 3,307 lb · 1,500 kg | +165% Master 1 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 3,344 lb · 1,517 kg | 6,041 lb · 2,740 kg | +81% Master 1 |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | — | 11,861 lb · 5,380 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 85.3 in · 2,167 mm | 87.6 in · 2,225 mm | — |
| Length declared | 132.0 in · 3,353 mm | 150.8 in · 3,830 mm | +14% Master 1 |
| Width declared | 71.7 in · 1,821 mm | 74.8 in · 1,900 mm | — |
| Height declared | 65.8 in · 1,671 mm | 70.5 in · 1,790 mm | +7% Master 1 |
| Ground clearance declared | 28.4 in · 722 mm | 16.5 in · 420 mm | +72% 901 Powermaster |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 7.5 ft · 2.29 m | 11.5 ft · 3.50 m | +53% Master 1 |
| Fuel tank declared | 81.7 qt · 77.3 L | 84.5 qt · 80.0 L | — |
Ford 901 Powermaster sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 901”
Renault Master 1 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Master 1/R 77”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Master 1 R717”