Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A or Renault 175-74 TZ?

Which should you choose?

The figures split: the Renault 175-74 TZ is ahead on hydraulic flow and three-point lift; the Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A is ahead on maximum permissible mass, forward gears and PTO speeds.

  • The Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A suits PTO-driven implements (mowers, balers, pumps) better on this data: offers 540 rpm.
  • The Renault 175-74 TZ suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 14% (7.7 L/min / 2.0 gpm) more hydraulic flow and 66% (3,740 kg / 8,245 lb) more three-point lift.
  • The Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A suits road haulage better on this data: 25% (2,300 kg / 5,071 lb) more maximum permissible mass.

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 Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A and Renault 175-74 TZ, with the call on each
QuestionMF 8140 A175-74 TZCall
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?109.8 kW (147.2 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8140”110.0 kW (147.5 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 175-74 TZ R3852”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 MF 8140 A and the 175-74 TZ.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the MF 8140 A and the 175-74 TZ.
Which pumps more oil for implements?53.3 L/min (14.1 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8140”61.0 L/min (16.1 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 175-74 TZ R3852”AheadThe Renault 175-74 TZ has 14% more hydraulic flow (7.7 L/min / 2.0 gpm) than the Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?5,640 kg (12,434 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8140”9,380 kg (20,679 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 175-74 TZ R3852”AheadThe Renault 175-74 TZ has 66% more lift (3,740 kg / 8,245 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
Which is heavier, for traction?6,115 kg (13,481 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8140”6,220 kg (13,713 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 175-74 TZ R3852”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?11,500 kg (25,353 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8140”9,200 kg (20,283 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 175-74 TZ R3852”AheadThe Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A has 25% higher maximum permissible mass (2,300 kg / 5,071 lb) than the Renault 175-74 TZ (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
Which has the wider choice of gears?32 to 48Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8140”24Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 175-74 TZ R3852”AheadThe Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A has 33% more forward gears (8 gears) than the Renault 175-74 TZ (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
Which offers a creeper range?No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the MF 8140 A and the 175-74 TZ.
Which is faster on the road?30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8140”30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 175-74 TZ R3852”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, “Massey Ferguson MF 8140”1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 175-74 TZ R3852”AheadThe Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A offers 540 rpm at the PTO, which the Renault 175-74 TZ does not (as stated by the sources).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8140”independentTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 175-74 TZ R3852”EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
Which drives on both axles?2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8140”4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 175-74 TZ R3852”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1995–19991989–1992Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Massey Ferguson MF 8140 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 Renault 175-74 TZ has 14% more hydraulic flow (7.7 L/min / 2.0 gpm) than the Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
  • The Renault 175-74 TZ has 66% more lift (3,740 kg / 8,245 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
  • The Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A has 25% higher maximum permissible mass (2,300 kg / 5,071 lb) than the Renault 175-74 TZ (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
  • The Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A has 33% more forward gears (8 gears) than the Renault 175-74 TZ (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
  • The Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A offers 540 rpm at the PTO, which the Renault 175-74 TZ does not (as stated by the sources).
  • The Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A is newer: production began 6 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • 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 weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • 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.
  • Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power and a creeper range.

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