Compare/Renault 68-12 RS vs Renault 681S

Renault 68-12 RS vs Renault 681S

Verdict: Renault 68-12 RS vs Renault 681S

The Renault 68-12 RS and the Renault 681S are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 68 hp. Renault 68-12 RS is the lighter machine (3,040 kg vs 5,765 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Renault 68-12 RS holds more fuel (110.1 L vs 82.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Renault 68-12 RS is the newer design (1983 vs 1980). 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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Rated power

68 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

RenaultReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

68-14

4WDReference

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Engine

4-cylinderReference

With 16.9-30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 3% slower than forward.Reference

Fuel tank

110.1 LReference

82.1 LReference

Engine

50.7 kWReference

Displacement

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 120 mmReference

Power

50.7 kWReference

Rated RPM

2350Reference

Torque

230.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

Compression

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17.8:1Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

41.6 lpmReference

30.3 lpmReference

Rear lift

2950 kgReference

3850 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

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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IIReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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1099@2350Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

239 cmReference

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Weight

3040 kgReference

5765 to 7926 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

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Ag front

7.50-18Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

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Length

401 cmReference

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Height

256 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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236 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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241 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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16.9-30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2-28. Rear: 13.6-38Reference

2WD Length

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381 cmReference

4WD Length

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397 cmReference

Width

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164 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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163 cmReference

Height (cab)

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244 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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130 to 189 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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135 to 189 cmReference

Rear tread

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130 to 200 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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2615 kgReference

2WD Cab

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2950 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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3260 kgReference

4WD Cab

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3595 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.