Fordson Super Dexta (960 E) or Renault 361?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the Super Dexta (960 E) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 361 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Renault 361 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 39% (7.3 L/min / 1.9 gpm) more hydraulic flow and 127% (1,140 kg / 2,513 lb) more three-point lift.
- The Renault 361 suits road haulage better on this data: 25% (5.0 km/h / 3.1 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?
| Question | Super Dexta (960 E) | 361 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 26.5 kW (35.5 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Super Dexta” | 26.5 kW (35.5 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 361 R7421” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the Super Dexta (960 E) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 361 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 Super Dexta (960 E) and the 361. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the Super Dexta (960 E) and the 361. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 18.6 L/min (4.9 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Super Dexta” | 25.9 L/min (6.8 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 361 R7421” | AheadThe Renault 361 has 39% more hydraulic flow (7.3 L/min / 1.9 gpm) than the Fordson Super Dexta (960 E) (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 900 kg (1,984 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Super Dexta” | 2,040 kg (4,497 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 361 R7421” | AheadThe Renault 361 has 127% more lift (1,140 kg / 2,513 lb) than the Fordson Super Dexta (960 E) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source). |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 1,485 kg (3,274 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Super Dexta” | 2,185 kg (4,817 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 361 R7421” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Renault 361 is 47% heavier (700 kg / 1,543 lb) than the Fordson Super Dexta (960 E) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 2,100 kg (4,630 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Super Dexta” | — | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 361. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 6Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Super Dexta” | 10Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 361 R7421” | AheadThe Renault 361 has 67% more forward gears (4 gears) than the Fordson Super Dexta (960 E) (both forward gears, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | YesTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 361 R7421” | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the Super Dexta (960 E). |
| Which is faster on the road? | 20.0 km/h (12.4 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Super Dexta” | 25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 361 R7421” | AheadThe Renault 361 has 25% more top speed (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) than the Fordson Super Dexta (960 E) (both top speed forward, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Fordson Super Dexta” | 540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 361 R7421” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 361 R7421” | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the Super Dexta (960 E). |
| Which drives on both axles? | 2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Fordson Super Dexta” | 2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 361 R7421” | EvenEven on drive: all two-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1962–1964 | 1972–1977 | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Renault 361 is newer: production began 10 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Renault 361 has 39% more hydraulic flow (7.3 L/min / 1.9 gpm) than the Fordson Super Dexta (960 E) (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The Renault 361 has 127% more lift (1,140 kg / 2,513 lb) than the Fordson Super Dexta (960 E) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The Renault 361 is 47% heavier (700 kg / 1,543 lb) than the Fordson Super Dexta (960 E) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Renault 361 has 67% more forward gears (4 gears) than the Fordson Super Dexta (960 E) (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
- The Renault 361 has 25% more top speed (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) than the Fordson Super Dexta (960 E) (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
- The Renault 361 is newer: production began 10 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm).
- Even on drive: all two-wheel drive.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the Super Dexta (960 E) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 361 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, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources