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Tractor · 1977Unverified

Renault 981

Name: Renault 981
Brand: Renault

Renault 981 — Row-Crop tractor · 108 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Renault 981 is a tractor with a power rating of 108 hp, placing it in the middle of its class in terms of engine power. Manufactured from 1977 to 1980, the 981 features a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a four-wheel drive system and a 12-speed gearbox. The tractor's listed weight is between 8885 and 9404 pounds, making it suitable for land areas of approximately 200–800 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

108 hp

Weight

8885 to 9404 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

65 rows

Recorded power

108 hp

Recorded weight

4030 kg

Transmissions

12-speed partially synchronized

Production years

1977-1980

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerRenaultReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesbevel gearReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Dry disc brakesReference

Trailer brakeshydraulicReference

Cab optional with heater.Reference

Engine

MWM 5.7L 6-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank117.0 LReference

Engine (gross)80.5 kWReference

Engine (net)73.1 kWReference

MWM D227/6Reference

dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement5.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke100 x 120 mmReference

Power (net)73.1 kWReference

Power (gross)80.5 kWReference

Air cleaneroil bathReference

Rated RPM2350Reference

Torque338.1 NmReference

Torque RPM1500Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Transmission

12-speed partially synchronizedReference

16-speed creeperReference

Typepartially synchronizedReference

Gears12 forward and reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Four synchronized gears in three ranges.Reference

TypecreeperReference

Gears16 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Typeopen centerReference

Pressure180.0 barReference

Pump flow32.9 lpmReference

Total flow31.4 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Controlposition and draft controlReference

Rear lift4550 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM540@1982Reference

Engine RPM1000@2127Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase265 cmReference

Weight8885 to 9404 poundsReference

Front tire11.00-16Reference

Rear tire16.9/14-38Reference

Ag front11.00-16Reference

Ag rear16.9/14-38Reference

Ag rear13.6/12-38Reference

Ag rear18.4/15-34Reference

Ag rear18.4/15-38Reference

Length437 cmReference

Width195 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)192 cmReference

Height (cab)275 cmReference

2WD Weight4030 kgReference

4WD Weight4265 kgReference

Front tread139 to 189 cmReference

Rear tread150 to 199 cmReference

Speeds

With 16.9/14-38 rear tires.Reference

With 16.9/14-38 rear tires. Medium- and high-range speeds are same as 12-speed transmission.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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