Compare/Renault 551 vs Renault 601

Renault 551 vs Renault 601

Verdict: Renault 551 vs Renault 601

The Renault 551 and the Renault 601 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Renault 601 leads on rated power with 56 hp against 54 hp. Renault 601 is the lighter machine (2,449 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 551 holds more fuel (65.1 L vs 60.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Renault 601 is the newer design (1982 vs 1972). In short: choose the Renault 601 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

54 hp

56 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

RenaultReference

CarraroReference

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

With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Distributor

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RenaultReference

Variants

551-4

4WDReference

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601-2

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2WDReference

601-4

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

65.1 LReference

60.0 LReference

Engine

40.4 kWReference

44.2 kWReference

Displacement

3.1 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 120 mmReference

91 x 127 mmReference

Power

40.4 kWReference

44.2 kWReference

Rated RPM

2350Reference

2200Reference

Torque

187.0 NmReference

223.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

1300Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

gearReference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

27.3 lpmReference

28.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

2000 kgReference

2702 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2215Reference

540@2014Reference

PTO (claimed)

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41.7 kWReference

Pressure

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180.0 barReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

211 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

210 cmReference

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Weight

5799 to 6494 poundsReference

2449 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

11.2-24Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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4WD Optional tires (ag)

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

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Length

352 cmReference

354 cmReference

Width

169 cmReference

178 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

235 cmReference

Height (cab)

247 cmReference

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2WD Cab Weight

2630 kgReference

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4WD Cab Weight

2945 kgReference

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Ground clearance

42 cmReference

40 cmReference

Rear tread

130 to 180 cmReference

136 to 194 cmReference

Wheelbase

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212 cmReference

Rear tire

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16.9-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

Front tread

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150 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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28Reference

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.