Compare/Renault 451 vs Renault 501

Renault 451 vs Renault 501

Verdict: Renault 451 vs Renault 501

The Renault 451 and the Renault 501 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 45 hp. Renault 451 is the lighter machine (1,850 kg vs 2,239 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Renault 501 holds more fuel (60.0 L vs 42.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Renault 501 is the newer design (1982 vs 1972). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Renault

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

45 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

RenaultReference

Manufacturer

CarraroReference

air-cooledReference

With 13.6-28 rear tires.Reference

Total built

599Reference

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Engine

Fuel tank

42.0 LReference

60.0 LReference

Engine

33.6 kWReference

36.8 kWReference

Displacement

2.9 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 110 mmReference

91 x 127 mmReference

Power

33.6 kWReference

36.8 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Idle RPM

550-2100Reference

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Firing order

1-3-2Reference

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Torque

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172.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

—

1350Reference

Starter

—

electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

22.0 lpmReference

22.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1780Reference

540@2014Reference

PTO (claimed)

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33.6 kWReference

Pressure

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180.0 barReference

Rear lift

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1850 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

205 cmReference

Weight

1850 kgReference

2239 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-20Reference

9.5-20Reference

Rear tire

12.4/11-28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-20. Rear: 12.4/11-28Reference

Front: 9.5-20. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

Length

313 cmReference

338 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

145 cmReference

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Ground clearance

27 cmReference

36 cmReference

Width

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169 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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225 cmReference

Front tread

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140 to 157 cmReference

Rear tread

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133 to 172 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Charging amps

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28Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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100Reference

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.