Lamborghini R-653 (DT) or Massey Ferguson MF 373 (A)?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the R-653 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 373 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.

  • The Lamborghini R-653 (DT) suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 17% (414 kg / 913 lb) more three-point lift.
  • The Massey Ferguson 373 (A) suits road haulage better on this data: 20% (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?

Buyer questions for Lamborghini R-653 (DT) and Massey Ferguson MF 373 (A), with the call on each
QuestionR-653 (DT)MF 373 (A)Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?45.6 kW (61.2 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 653 DT”45.6 kW (61.2 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 373”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the R-653 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 373 (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-653 (DT) and the MF 373 (A).
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?——No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the R-653 (DT) and the MF 373 (A).
Which pumps more oil for implements?32.0 L/min (8.5 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 653 DT”—No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the MF 373 (A).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?2,814 kg (6,204 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 653 DT”2,400 kg (5,291 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 373”AheadThe Lamborghini R-653 (DT) has 17% more lift (414 kg / 913 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 373 (A) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
Which is heavier, for traction?2,580 kg (5,688 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 653 DT”2,490 kg (5,490 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 373”EvenEven on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which may carry more ballast and load?——No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the R-653 (DT) and the MF 373 (A).
Which has the wider choice of gears?12 to 16Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 653 DT”12Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 373”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 R-653 (DT) and the MF 373 (A).
Which is faster on the road?25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 653 DT”30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 373”AheadThe Massey Ferguson 373 (A) has 20% more top speed (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) than the Lamborghini R-653 (DT) (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
Which offers more PTO speeds?540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 653 DT”540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 373”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?—independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 373”No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the R-653 (DT).
Which drives on both axles?Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 653 DT”Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 373”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1980–19851987–1994Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Massey Ferguson 373 (A) is newer: production began 7 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The Lamborghini R-653 (DT) has 17% more lift (414 kg / 913 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 373 (A) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
  • The Massey Ferguson 373 (A) has 20% more top speed (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) than the Lamborghini R-653 (DT) (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
  • The Massey Ferguson 373 (A) is newer: production began 7 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, 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 PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
  • Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
  • Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the R-653 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 373 (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, hydraulic flow, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.

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