John Deere 5400 (A) or Renault 70-32 PX?

Which should you choose?

The figures split: the John Deere 5400 (A) is ahead on hydraulic flow and drive; the Renault 70-32 PX is ahead on three-point lift and PTO speeds.

  • The Renault 70-32 PX suits PTO-driven implements (mowers, balers, pumps) better on this data: offers 1000 rpm.

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 5400 (A) and Renault 70-32 PX, with the call on each
Question5400 (A)70-32 PXCall
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?45.2 kW (60.6 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5400 (USA)”45.3 kW (60.7 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 70-32 PE/PA/PS/PX R3131”EvenEven on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
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 5400 (A) and the 70-32 PX.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 5400 (A) and the 70-32 PX.
Which pumps more oil for implements?44.7 L/min (11.8 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5400 (USA)”32.1 L/min (8.5 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 70-32 PE/PA/PS/PX R3131”AheadThe John Deere 5400 (A) has 39% more hydraulic flow (12.6 L/min / 3.3 gpm) than the Renault 70-32 PX (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?1,725 kg (3,803 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5400 (USA)”2,870 kg (6,327 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 70-32 PE/PA/PS/PX R3131”AheadThe Renault 70-32 PX has 66% more lift (1,145 kg / 2,524 lb) than the John Deere 5400 (A) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
Which is heavier, for traction?2,114 kg (4,661 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5400 (USA)”2,900 kg (6,393 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 70-32 PE/PA/PS/PX R3131”Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Renault 70-32 PX is 37% heavier (786 kg / 1,733 lb) than the John Deere 5400 (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 5400 (A) and the 70-32 PX.
Which has the wider choice of gears?9 to 12Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5400 (USA)”12 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 70-32 PE/PA/PS/PX R3131”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 5400 (A) and the 70-32 PX.
Which is faster on the road?30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5400 (USA)”30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 70-32 PE/PA/PS/PX R3131”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 5400 (USA)”540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 70-32 PE/PA/PS/PX R3131”AheadThe Renault 70-32 PX offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the John Deere 5400 (A) does not (as stated by the sources).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5400 (USA)”independentTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 70-32 PE/PA/PS/PX R3131”EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
Which drives on both axles?2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5400 (USA)”2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 70-32 PE/PA/PS/PX R3131”AheadThe John Deere 5400 (A) is available with four-wheel drive; the Renault 70-32 PX is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
Which is newer, and what about parts?1992–19971989–1992EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The John Deere 5400 (A) has 39% more hydraulic flow (12.6 L/min / 3.3 gpm) than the Renault 70-32 PX (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
  • The Renault 70-32 PX has 66% more lift (1,145 kg / 2,524 lb) than the John Deere 5400 (A) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
  • The Renault 70-32 PX is 37% heavier (786 kg / 1,733 lb) than the John Deere 5400 (A) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
  • The Renault 70-32 PX offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the John Deere 5400 (A) does not (as stated by the sources).
  • The John Deere 5400 (A) is available with four-wheel drive; the Renault 70-32 PX is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
  • Even on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
  • 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.
  • Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • 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.

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