Renault 51 vs Renault R-56

5 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor one

Renault 51

1968–1972

No measured PTO figure

Tractor two

Renault R-56

1967–1973

No measured PTO figure

Which should you choose?

Read our verdict on the 51 and the R-56 → 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 · 8 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material

Renault 51 and Renault R-56, field by field
Field51R-56Gap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed41.4 hp41.4 hp
Transmission
Top speed declared15.5 mph · 25 km/h15.5 mph · 25 km/h
Clutch declaredTwo-stage pedal operated dry FERODO double clutch type 11 LFGM 29Two-stage pedal operated dry Ferodo double clutchdiffers
Hydraulics & hitch
Three-point lift at ends declared4,409 lb · 2,000 kg4,409 lb · 2,000 kg
Rear PTO speeds declared540 rpm540 rpm
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared3,527 lb · 1,600 kg4,189 lb · 1,900 kg+19% R-56
Wheelbase declared70.9 in · 1,800 mm76.0 in · 1,930 mm+7% R-56
Length declared123.6 in · 3,140 mm128.0 in · 3,250 mm
Width declared57.5 in · 1,460 mm59.1 in · 1,500 mm
Height declared60.6 in · 1,540 mm63.8 in · 1,620 mm
Ground clearance declared15.0 in · 380 mm16.9 in · 430 mm+13% R-56
Turning radius, braked declared9.5 ft · 2.90 m10.8 ft · 3.29 m+13% R-56
Fuel tank declared58.1 qt · 55.0 L58.1 qt · 55.0 L

Renault 51 sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 51 R7256”

Renault R-56 sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 56 R7251”