Compare/Renault 385 vs Renault 551S

Renault 385 vs Renault 551S

Verdict: Renault 385 vs Renault 551S

The Renault 385 and the Renault 551S are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 55 hp. Renault 385 is the lighter machine (2,763 kg vs 4,586 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 551S is the newer design (1980 vs 1963). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Renault

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Best match

Clear

Renault

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

55 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

RenaultReference

Steering

mechanicalReference

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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

Displacement

3.0 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 98 mmReference

105 x 120 mmReference

Power

41.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2350Reference

Compression

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18:1Reference

Torque

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192.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

26.9 lpmReference

27.3 lpmReference

Rear lift

1600 kgReference

2500 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540/groundReference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Type

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mechanical shuttleReference

Pressure

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180.0 barReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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1099@2350Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

221 cmReference

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Weight

2763 kgReference

4586 to 6415 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

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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: 11.2-24. Rear: 14.9-30Reference

2WD Length

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352 cmReference

4WD Length

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370 cmReference

2WD Width

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169 cmReference

4WD Width

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161 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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159 cmReference

Height (cab)

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239 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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119 to 189 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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139 to 195 cmReference

Rear tread

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130 to 180 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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2080 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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2575 kgReference

2WD Cab

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2414 kgReference

4WD Cab

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2909 kgReference

Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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35Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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80Reference

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.