Renault 51 vs SOMECA 420 (TD)

7 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor one

Renault 51

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 51 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

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

Renault 51 and SOMECA 420 (TD), field by field
Field51420 (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 type 11 LFGM 29
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% 51
Rear PTO speeds declared540 rpm540 rpm
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared3,527 lb · 1,600 kg3,638 lb · 1,650 kg
Wheelbase declared70.9 in · 1,800 mm74.8 in · 1,900 mm+6% 420 (TD)
Length declared123.6 in · 3,140 mm113.4 in · 2,880 mm+9% 51
Width declared57.5 in · 1,460 mm65.2 in · 1,657 mm+13% 420 (TD)
Height declared60.6 in · 1,540 mm89.8 in · 2,280 mm+48% 420 (TD)
Ground clearance declared15.0 in · 380 mm17.7 in · 450 mm+18% 420 (TD)
Turning radius, braked declared9.5 ft · 2.90 m9.7 ft · 2.95 m
Fuel tank declared58.1 qt · 55.0 L38.0 qt · 36.0 L+53% 51

Renault 51 sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 51 R7256”

SOMECA 420 (TD) sources

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