Compare/Renault 461M vs Renault 501

Renault 461M vs Renault 501

Verdict: Renault 461M vs Renault 501

The Renault 461M 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 501 is the lighter machine (2,239 kg vs 2,245 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 51.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Renault 501 is the newer design (1982 vs 1977). 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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Renault

Fit score

Best match

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Renault

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

45 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

RenaultReference

CarraroReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Distributor

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RenaultReference

Engine

3-cylinderReference

With 13.6-28 rear tires.Reference

Fuel tank

51.9 LReference

60.0 LReference

Engine

33.6 kWReference

36.8 kWReference

Displacement

2.8 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 120 mmReference

91 x 127 mmReference

Power

33.6 kWReference

36.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

2150Reference

2200Reference

Torque

169.1 NmReference

172.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

1350Reference

Starter

—

electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Type

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gearReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

29.9 lpmReference

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Rear lift

2500 kgReference

1850 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540/750Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

—

33.6 kWReference

Pressure

—

180.0 barReference

Pump flow

—

22.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Engine RPM

—

540@2014Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

205 cmReference

Weight

2245 kgReference

2239 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

9.5-20Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

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Length

336 cmReference

338 cmReference

Height

236 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

Width

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169 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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225 cmReference

Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

Front tread

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140 to 157 cmReference

Rear tread

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133 to 172 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

—

negativeReference

Charging system

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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.