Landini R-7880 (DT) or Massey Ferguson MF 283?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the R-7880 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 283 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “similar machines”. 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?
| Question | R-7880 (DT) | MF 283 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 52.2 kW (70.0 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 7880” | 52 kW (70 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 283” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the R-7880 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 283 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-7880 (DT) and the MF 283. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the R-7880 (DT) and the MF 283. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 36.7 L/min (9.7 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 7880” | 36.0 L/min (9.5 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 283” | EvenEven on hydraulic flow (both pump flow, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 3,100 kg (6,834 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 7880” | — | No figureNo call on three-point lift: no figure on record for the MF 283. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 3,340 kg (7,363 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 7880” | 2,775 kg (6,118 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 283” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Landini R-7880 (DT) is 20% heavier (565 kg / 1,246 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 283 (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-7880 (DT) and the MF 283. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 12 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 7880” | 12Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 283” | 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-7880 (DT) and the MF 283. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 7880” | 35 km/h (21.7 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 283” | 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? | 540/540E/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Landini 7880” | 750 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 283” | DifferPTO speeds differ: the Landini R-7880 (DT) 540/1000 rpm and the Massey Ferguson 283 750 rpm — each offers a speed the other does not; which matters depends on the implement. |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the R-7880 (DT) and the MF 283. |
| Which drives on both axles? | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Landini 7880” | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 283” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1987–2000 | 1983–1987 | EvenSame 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 Landini R-7880 (DT) is 20% heavier (565 kg / 1,246 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 283 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- Even on hydraulic flow (both pump flow, 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 top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- PTO speeds differ: the Landini R-7880 (DT) 540/1000 rpm and the Massey Ferguson 283 750 rpm — each offers a speed the other does not; which matters depends on the implement.
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the R-7880 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 283 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.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources