Lamborghini R 583 (DT) or Massey Ferguson MF 355 (A)?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the R 583 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 355 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.

  • The Massey Ferguson MF 355 (A) suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 110% (27.5 L/min / 7.3 gpm) more hydraulic flow.

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 Lamborghini R 583 (DT) and Massey Ferguson MF 355 (A), with the call on each
QuestionR 583 (DT)MF 355 (A)Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?39 kW (52 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 583 DT”39 kW (52 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 355”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the R 583 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 355 (A) 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 R 583 (DT) and the MF 355 (A).
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the R 583 (DT) and the MF 355 (A).
Which pumps more oil for implements?25.0 L/min (6.6 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 583 DT”52.5 L/min (13.9 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 355”AheadThe Massey Ferguson MF 355 (A) has 110% more hydraulic flow (27.5 L/min / 7.3 gpm) than the Lamborghini R 583 (DT) (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?2,500 kg (5,512 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 583 DT”No figureNo call on three-point lift: no figure on record for the MF 355 (A).
Which is heavier, for traction?1,970 kg (4,343 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 583 DT”2,650 kg (5,842 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 355”Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Massey Ferguson MF 355 (A) is 35% heavier (680 kg / 1,499 lb) than the Lamborghini R 583 (DT) (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 R 583 (DT) and the MF 355 (A).
Which has the wider choice of gears?12Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 583 DT”8Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 355”AheadThe Lamborghini R 583 (DT) has 50% more forward gears (4 gears) than the Massey Ferguson MF 355 (A) (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
Which offers a creeper range?No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the R 583 (DT) and the MF 355 (A).
Which is faster on the road?25 km/h (15.5 mph) to 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 583 DT”30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 355”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, “Lamborghini 583 DT”540/540E rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 355”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 583 DT”No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the MF 355 (A).
Which drives on both axles?Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 583 DT”2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 355”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1982–19851988–1994Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Massey Ferguson MF 355 (A) is newer: production began 6 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The Massey Ferguson MF 355 (A) has 110% more hydraulic flow (27.5 L/min / 7.3 gpm) than the Lamborghini R 583 (DT) (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
  • The Massey Ferguson MF 355 (A) is 35% heavier (680 kg / 1,499 lb) than the Lamborghini R 583 (DT) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
  • The Lamborghini R 583 (DT) has 50% more forward gears (4 gears) than the Massey Ferguson MF 355 (A) (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
  • The Massey Ferguson MF 355 (A) is newer: production began 6 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • 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 speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm).
  • Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
  • Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the R 583 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 355 (A) 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, three-point lift, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.

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