Massey Ferguson MF 375 (A) or Renault 68-12 RS?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the MF 375 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 68-12 RS has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.

  • The Massey Ferguson 375 (A) suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 54% (22.1 L/min / 5.8 gpm) more hydraulic flow.
  • The Massey Ferguson 375 (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 375 (A) and Renault 68-12 RS, with the call on each
QuestionMF 375 (A)68-12 RSCall
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?50.0 kW (67.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 375”50 kW (67 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 68-12 RA/RS R7721”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MF 375 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 68-12 RS has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
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 375 (A) and the 68-12 RS.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?——No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the MF 375 (A) and the 68-12 RS.
Which pumps more oil for implements?63.3 L/min (16.7 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 375”41.2 L/min (10.9 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 68-12 RA/RS R7721”AheadThe Massey Ferguson 375 (A) has 54% more hydraulic flow (22.1 L/min / 5.8 gpm) than the Renault 68-12 RS (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?3,060 kg (6,746 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 375”3,000 kg (6,614 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 68-12 RA/RS R7721”EvenEven on three-point lift (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which is heavier, for traction?3,150 kg (6,945 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 375”3,040 kg (6,702 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 68-12 RA/RS R7721”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?6,200 kg (13,669 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 375”—No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 68-12 RS.
Which has the wider choice of gears?8 to 12Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 375”12 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 68-12 RA/RS R7721”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 375 (A) and the 68-12 RS.
Which is faster on the road?30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 375”30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 68-12 RA/RS R7721”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 rpm / 1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 375”540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 68-12 RA/RS R7721”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 375”—No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 68-12 RS.
Which drives on both axles?Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 375”2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 68-12 RA/RS R7721”AheadThe Massey Ferguson 375 (A) is available with four-wheel drive; the Renault 68-12 RS is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
Which is newer, and what about parts?1987–19971983–1987EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The Massey Ferguson 375 (A) has 54% more hydraulic flow (22.1 L/min / 5.8 gpm) than the Renault 68-12 RS (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
  • The Massey Ferguson 375 (A) is available with four-wheel drive; the Renault 68-12 RS is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
  • Even on three-point lift (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, 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.
  • Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
  • Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MF 375 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 68-12 RS has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
  • 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