Massey Ferguson MF 285 vs Renault 75-12 LS
9 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (1975–1982; 1985–1989). 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
9 material differences · 7 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | MF 285 | 75-12 LS | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 71 hp | 69.1 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Perkins A 4.248 | MWM D 226-4 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 4.07 L | 4.15 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 205 lb·ft · 278 N·m | 181 lb·ft · 245 N·m | +13% MF 285 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | +20% 75-12 LS |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated, dry and air-cooled single clutch | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 7.0 gpm · 26.5 L/min | 8.0 gpm · 30.3 L/min | +14% 75-12 LS |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 5,401 lb · 2,450 kg | 8,433 lb · 3,825 kg | +56% 75-12 LS |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 6,239 lb · 2,830 kg | 6,592 lb · 2,990 kg | +6% 75-12 LS |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | — | 12,456 lb · 5,650 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 90.0 in · 2,286 mm | 93.3 in · 2,370 mm | — |
| Length declared | 153.5 in · 3,900 mm | 152.4 in · 3,870 mm | — |
| Width declared | 73.2 in · 1,860 mm | 73.2 in · 1,860 mm | — |
| Height declared | 100.8 in · 2,560 mm | 97.8 in · 2,485 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 18.5 in · 470 mm | 19.3 in · 490 mm | — |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 12.2 ft · 3.71 m | 13.3 ft · 4.05 m | +9% 75-12 LS |
| Fuel tank declared | 95.1 qt · 90 L | 87.7 qt · 83.0 L | +8% MF 285 |
Massey Ferguson MF 285 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 285”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 178”
Renault 75-12 LS sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 75-12 LS R3141”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Farmer 108 S/SA”