Renault 456 vs SOMECA 420 (TD)

5 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor one

Renault 456

1968–1972

No measured PTO figure

Tractor two

SOMECA 420 (TD)

1978–1985

No measured PTO figure

Which should you choose?

Read our verdict on the 456 and the 420 (TD) → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.

Field by field

5 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material

Renault 456 and SOMECA 420 (TD), field by field
Field456420 (TD)Gap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed41.4 hp41.4 hp
Engine declaredFIAT-IVECO 8035.01.308
Displacement declared2.34 L
Maximum torque declared107 lb·ft · 145 N·m
Transmission
Top speed declared15.5 mph · 25 km/h15.5 mph · 25 km/h
Clutch declaredTwo-stage pedal-operated dry FERODO double clutch
Hydraulics & hitch
Pump flow declared4.5 gpm · 17.0 L/min
Pressure declared2,843 psi · 196 bar
Three-point lift at ends declared4,409 lb · 2,000 kg2,425 lb · 1,100 kg+82% 456
Rear PTO speeds declared540 rpm540 rpm
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared4,409 lb · 2,000 kg3,638 lb · 1,650 kg+21% 456
Wheelbase declared76.0 in · 1,930 mm74.8 in · 1,900 mm
Length declared129.9 in · 3,300 mm113.4 in · 2,880 mm+15% 456
Width declared66.9 in · 1,700 mm65.2 in · 1,657 mm
Height declared61.0 in · 1,550 mm89.8 in · 2,280 mm+47% 420 (TD)
Ground clearance declared17.7 in · 450 mm
Turning radius, braked declared9.7 ft · 2.95 m
Fuel tank declared58.1 qt · 55.0 L38.0 qt · 36.0 L+53% 456

Renault 456 sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 456 R7255”

SOMECA 420 (TD) sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 420”
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 420/420 DT”