Compare/Renault 385 vs Renault 551

Renault 385 vs Renault 551

Verdict: Renault 385 vs Renault 551

The Renault 385 and the Renault 551 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Renault 385 leads on rated power with 55 hp against 54 hp. Renault 385 is the lighter machine (2,763 kg vs 5,799 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Renault 385 holds more fuel (79.9 L vs 65.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Renault 551 is the newer design (1972 vs 1963). In short: choose the Renault 385 for outright pulling power, or the Renault 551 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Renault

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Renault

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

55 hp

54 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

RenaultReference

Steering

mechanicalReference

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Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Renault 591 AlfaReference

With 14.9-28 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 3% slower than forward.Reference

Fuel tank

79.9 LReference

65.1 LReference

Engine

41.0 kWReference

40.4 kWReference

Displacement

3.0 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 98 mmReference

105 x 120 mmReference

Power

41.0 kWReference

40.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2350Reference

Torque

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187.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Type

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mechanical shuttleReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

26.9 lpmReference

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Rear lift

1600 kgReference

2000 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540/groundReference

540 (1.375)Reference

Pump flow

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27.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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540@2215Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

221 cmReference

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Weight

2763 kgReference

5799 to 6494 poundsReference

Front tire

6.50-20Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

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Ag front

6.50-20Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

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Length

384 cmReference

352 cmReference

Height

189 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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210 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-28. Rear: 12.4-36Reference

Width

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169 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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236 cmReference

Height (cab)

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247 cmReference

2WD Cab Weight

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2630 kgReference

4WD Cab Weight

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2945 kgReference

Ground clearance

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42 cmReference

Rear tread

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130 to 180 cmReference

Variants

551-4

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4WDReference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.