John Deere 2140 (A) or Renault 96?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the 2140 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 96 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.

  • The John Deere 2140 (A) suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 50% (15.7 L/min / 4.1 gpm) more hydraulic flow and 45% (1,130 kg / 2,491 lb) more three-point lift.

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 John Deere 2140 (A) and Renault 96, with the call on each
Question2140 (A)96Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?60.4 kW (81.0 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2140”60.4 kW (81.0 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 96 R7631”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 2140 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 96 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 2140 (A) and the 96.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 2140 (A) and the 96.
Which pumps more oil for implements?47.0 L/min (12.4 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2140”31.3 L/min (8.3 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 96 R7631”AheadThe John Deere 2140 (A) has 50% more hydraulic flow (15.7 L/min / 4.1 gpm) than the Renault 96 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?3,630 kg (8,003 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2140”2,500 kg (5,512 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 96 R7631”AheadThe John Deere 2140 (A) has 45% more lift (1,130 kg / 2,491 lb) than the Renault 96 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
Which is heavier, for traction?3,050 kg (6,724 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2140”3,430 kg (7,562 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 96 R7631”Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Renault 96 is 12% heavier (380 kg / 838 lb) than the John Deere 2140 (A) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
Which may carry more ballast and load?5,400 kg (11,905 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2140”No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 96.
Which has the wider choice of gears?8 to 16Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2140”8Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 96 R7631”EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
Which offers a creeper range?No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 2140 (A) and the 96.
Which is faster on the road?25 km/h (15.5 mph) to 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2140”25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 96 R7631”EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
Which offers more PTO speeds?540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2140”540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 96 R7631”AheadThe Renault 96 offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the John Deere 2140 (A) does not (as stated by the sources).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2140”independentTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 96 R7631”EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
Which drives on both axles?2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2140”2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 96 R7631”AheadThe John Deere 2140 (A) is available with four-wheel drive; the Renault 96 is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
Which is newer, and what about parts?1979–19861969–1972Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The John Deere 2140 (A) 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 John Deere 2140 (A) has 50% more hydraulic flow (15.7 L/min / 4.1 gpm) than the Renault 96 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
  • The John Deere 2140 (A) has 45% more lift (1,130 kg / 2,491 lb) than the Renault 96 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
  • The Renault 96 is 12% heavier (380 kg / 838 lb) than the John Deere 2140 (A) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
  • The Renault 96 offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the John Deere 2140 (A) does not (as stated by the sources).
  • The John Deere 2140 (A) is available with four-wheel drive; the Renault 96 is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
  • The John Deere 2140 (A) is newer: production began 10 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 figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
  • Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
  • Even on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
  • Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 2140 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 96 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 and a creeper range.

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