Massey Ferguson MF 185 Super (A) vs Renault 75-12 RS
13 material differences
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (27%); they were not built in overlapping years (1971–1976; 1984–1987). 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
13 material differences · 2 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | MF 185 Super (A) | 75-12 RS | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 73.1 hp | 74.0 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Perkins A 4.248 | MWM D 226-4 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 4.07 L | 4.15 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 212 lb·ft · 287 N·m | 192 lb·ft · 260 N·m | +10% MF 185 Super (A) |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | +20% 75-12 RS |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated dry double clutch | Dry LuK double clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | — | 10.5 gpm · 39.9 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | 3,001 psi · 207 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 4,630 lb · 2,100 kg | 3,704 lb · 1,680 kg | +25% MF 185 Super (A) |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 5,401 lb · 2,450 kg | 6,878 lb · 3,120 kg | +27% 75-12 RS |
| Wheelbase declared | 81.8 in · 2,077 mm | 95.6 in · 2,428 mm | +17% 75-12 RS |
| Length declared | 139.4 in · 3,540 mm | 154.7 in · 3,930 mm | +11% 75-12 RS |
| Width declared | 82.3 in · 2,090 mm | 78.0 in · 1,980 mm | +6% MF 185 Super (A) |
| Height declared | 88.2 in · 2,240 mm | 102.6 in · 2,607 mm | +16% 75-12 RS |
| Ground clearance declared | 20.0 in · 508 mm | 14.8 in · 377 mm | +35% MF 185 Super (A) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | — | 12.8 ft · 3.90 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 86.6 qt · 82.0 L | 77.1 qt · 73.0 L | +12% MF 185 Super (A) |
Massey Ferguson MF 185 Super (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 185”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 178”
Renault 75-12 RS sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 75-12 RA/RS R7731”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Farmer 108 S/SA”