IMT 540 vs Renault N 70
10 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (1975–1986; 1960–1964). 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
10 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 540 | N 70 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 39.4 hp | 39.0 hp | — |
| Engine declared | IMT-PERKINS M-33/T | MWM AKD 112 D | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.50 L | 2.72 L | +9% N 70 |
| Maximum torque declared | 115 lb·ft · 156 N·m | — | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 14.9 mph · 24 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated dry two-stage FRAD double clutch | Pedal-operated dry FERODO single-plate clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 3.8 gpm · 14.3 L/min | 4.0 gpm · 15.0 L/min | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,097 lb · 1,405 kg | — | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 3,946 lb · 1,790 kg | 3,737 lb · 1,695 kg | +6% 540 |
| Wheelbase declared | 76.8 in · 1,950 mm | 72.8 in · 1,850 mm | +5% 540 |
| Length declared | 129.9 in · 3,300 mm | 122.8 in · 3,120 mm | +6% 540 |
| Width declared | 70.9 in · 1,800 mm | 61.8 in · 1,570 mm | +15% 540 |
| Height declared | 63.8 in · 1,620 mm | 65.0 in · 1,650 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.4 in · 340 mm | 15.4 in · 390 mm | +15% N 70 |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 10.7 ft · 3.27 m | 9.8 ft · 2.98 m | +10% 540 |
| Fuel tank declared | 52.8 qt · 50.0 L | 42.3 qt · 40.0 L | +25% 540 |
IMT 540 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 540”
Renault N 70 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault N, E, P70 R7050”