Massey Ferguson MF 140 vs Renault R-56

10 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor one

Massey Ferguson MF 140

1966–1975

No measured PTO figure

Tractor two

Renault R-56

1967–1973

No measured PTO figure

Which should you choose?

We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (31%). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.

Field by field

10 material differences · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material

Massey Ferguson MF 140 and Renault R-56, field by field
FieldMF 140R-56Gap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed42.4 hp41.4 hp
Engine declaredPerkins AD 3.152
Displacement declared2.50 L
Maximum torque declared123 lb·ft · 167 N·m
Transmission
Top speed declared15.5 mph · 25 km/h15.5 mph · 25 km/h
Clutch declaredPedal operated dry and air-cooled MF dual clutchTwo-stage pedal operated dry Ferodo double clutchdiffers
Hydraulics & hitch
Pump flow declared5.2 gpm · 19.5 L/min
Pressure declared2,489 psi · 172 bar
Three-point lift at ends declared2,725 lb · 1,236 kg4,409 lb · 2,000 kg+62% R-56
Rear PTO speeds declared540 rpm540 rpm
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared3,197 lb · 1,450 kg4,189 lb · 1,900 kg+31% R-56
Wheelbase declared72.0 in · 1,830 mm76.0 in · 1,930 mm+5% R-56
Length declared117.7 in · 2,990 mm128.0 in · 3,250 mm+9% R-56
Width declared63.8 in · 1,620 mm59.1 in · 1,500 mm+8% MF 140
Height declared53.9 in · 1,370 mm63.8 in · 1,620 mm+18% R-56
Ground clearance declared12.6 in · 320 mm16.9 in · 430 mm+34% R-56
Turning radius, braked declared9.0 ft · 2.75 m10.8 ft · 3.29 m+20% R-56
Fuel tank declared40.8 qt · 38.6 L58.1 qt · 55.0 L+42% R-56

Massey Ferguson MF 140 sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 140”
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 148”
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 140 S”

Renault R-56 sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 56 R7251”