Massey Ferguson MF 139 (A) or Renault 70?

Which should you choose?

The figures split: the Massey Ferguson MF 139 (A) is ahead on hydraulic flow, PTO speeds and drive; the Renault 70 is ahead on three-point lift.

  • The Massey Ferguson MF 139 (A) suits PTO-driven implements (mowers, balers, pumps) better on this data: offers 1000 rpm.
  • The Massey Ferguson MF 139 (A) suits heavy draft work (ploughing, cultivating) better on this data: four-wheel drive.

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 139 (A) and Renault 70, with the call on each
QuestionMF 139 (A)70Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?28.7 kW (38.5 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 139/A”28.6 kW (38.4 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 70 R7252”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 139 (A) and the 70.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the MF 139 (A) and the 70.
Which pumps more oil for implements?30.0 L/min (7.9 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 139/A”21.9 L/min (5.8 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 70 R7252”AheadThe Massey Ferguson MF 139 (A) has 37% more hydraulic flow (8.1 L/min / 2.1 gpm) than the Renault 70 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?1,500 kg (3,307 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 139/A”1,920 kg (4,233 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 70 R7252”AheadThe Renault 70 has 28% more lift (420 kg / 926 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 139 (A) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
Which is heavier, for traction?1,555 kg (3,428 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 139/A”1,605 kg (3,538 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 70 R7252”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?2,500 kg (5,512 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 139/A”No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 70.
Which has the wider choice of gears?8Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 139/A”6 to 10Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 70 R7252”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 MF 139 (A) and the 70.
Which is faster on the road?25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 139/A”25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 70 R7252”EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which offers more PTO speeds?540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 139/A”540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 70 R7252”AheadThe Massey Ferguson MF 139 (A) offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the Renault 70 does not (as stated by the sources).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 70 R7252”No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the MF 139 (A).
Which drives on both axles?2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 139/A”2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 70 R7252”AheadThe Massey Ferguson MF 139 (A) is available with four-wheel drive; the Renault 70 is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
Which is newer, and what about parts?1974–19791968–1976Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Massey Ferguson MF 139 (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 139 (A) has 37% more hydraulic flow (8.1 L/min / 2.1 gpm) than the Renault 70 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
  • The Renault 70 has 28% more lift (420 kg / 926 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 139 (A) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
  • The Massey Ferguson MF 139 (A) offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the Renault 70 does not (as stated by the sources).
  • The Massey Ferguson MF 139 (A) is available with four-wheel drive; the Renault 70 is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
  • The Massey Ferguson MF 139 (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 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 difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.

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