Lamborghini R-654 (DT) or Massey Ferguson MF 177?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the R-654 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 177 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.

  • The Lamborghini R-654 (DT) suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 96% (1,470 kg / 3,241 lb) more three-point lift.
  • The Lamborghini R-654 (DT) suits heavy draft work (ploughing, cultivating) better on this data: four-wheel drive.
  • The Lamborghini R-654 (DT) suits road haulage better on this data: 25% (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-654 (DT) and Massey Ferguson MF 177, with the call on each
QuestionR-654 (DT)MF 177Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?49.3 kW (66.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 654 DT”49.3 kW (66.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 177”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the R-654 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 177 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-654 (DT) and the MF 177.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the R-654 (DT) and the MF 177.
Which pumps more oil for implements?No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the R-654 (DT) and the MF 177.
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?3,000 kg (6,614 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 654 DT”1,530 kg (3,373 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 177”AheadThe Lamborghini R-654 (DT) has 96% more lift (1,470 kg / 3,241 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 177 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
Which is heavier, for traction?2,600 kg (5,732 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 654 DT”2,790 kg (6,151 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 177”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-654 (DT) and the MF 177.
Which has the wider choice of gears?12 to 16Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 654 DT”6 to 12Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 177”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-654 (DT) and the MF 177.
Which is faster on the road?25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 654 DT”20 km/h (12.4 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 177”AheadThe Lamborghini R-654 (DT) has 25% more top speed (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) than the Massey Ferguson MF 177 (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
Which offers more PTO speeds?540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 654 DT”540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 177”AheadThe Lamborghini R-654 (DT) offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the Massey Ferguson MF 177 does not (as stated by the sources).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the R-654 (DT) and the MF 177.
Which drives on both axles?Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 654 DT”2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 177”AheadThe Lamborghini R-654 (DT) is available with four-wheel drive; the Massey Ferguson MF 177 is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
Which is newer, and what about parts?1977–19821965–1968Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Lamborghini R-654 (DT) is newer: production began 12 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-654 (DT) has 96% more lift (1,470 kg / 3,241 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 177 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
  • The Lamborghini R-654 (DT) has 25% more top speed (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) than the Massey Ferguson MF 177 (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
  • The Lamborghini R-654 (DT) offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the Massey Ferguson MF 177 does not (as stated by the sources).
  • The Lamborghini R-654 (DT) is available with four-wheel drive; the Massey Ferguson MF 177 is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
  • The Lamborghini R-654 (DT) is newer: production began 12 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.
  • Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the R-654 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 177 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.

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