Massey Ferguson MF 30 vs Renault 53
10 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 (1963–1964; 1967–1973). 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
| Field | MF 30 | 53 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 26.7 hp | 27.6 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Perkins A 4.107 | — | — |
| Displacement declared | 1.75 L | — | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 77 lb·ft · 104 N·m | — | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | +25% 53 |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated dry air cooled MF double clutch | Pedal-operated dry FERODO double clutch type 10 LFM 24 | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 4.0 gpm · 15.0 L/min | — | — |
| Pressure declared | 1,991 psi · 137 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 2,271 lb · 1,030 kg | 4,409 lb · 2,000 kg | +94% 53 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 3,241 lb · 1,470 kg | 3,527 lb · 1,600 kg | +9% 53 |
| Wheelbase declared | 72.0 in · 1,830 mm | 70.9 in · 1,800 mm | — |
| Length declared | 114.6 in · 2,910 mm | 123.6 in · 3,140 mm | +8% 53 |
| Width declared | 63.0 in · 1,600 mm | 57.5 in · 1,460 mm | +10% MF 30 |
| Height declared | 55.1 in · 1,400 mm | 60.6 in · 1,540 mm | +10% 53 |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.4 in · 340 mm | 16.5 in · 420 mm | +24% 53 |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 9.0 ft · 2.75 m | 11.3 ft · 3.45 m | +25% 53 |
| Fuel tank declared | 47.6 qt · 45 L | 58.1 qt · 55.0 L | +22% 53 |
Massey Ferguson MF 30 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 30”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 30 V”
Renault 53 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 53 R7211”