Renault 551-4 (S) or ZETOR 5711?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the 551-4 (S) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 5711 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.

  • The Renault 551-4 (S) suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 36% (7.2 L/min / 1.9 gpm) more hydraulic flow.

Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.

What decides it, question by question?

Buyer questions for Renault 551-4 (S) and ZETOR 5711, with the call on each
Question551-4 (S)5711Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?40.5 kW (54.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 551-4 R7454”40.5 kW (54.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 5711”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 551-4 (S) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 5711 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft?——No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the 551-4 (S) and the 5711.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?——No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 551-4 (S) and the 5711.
Which pumps more oil for implements?27.2 L/min (7.2 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 551-4 R7454”20.0 L/min (5.3 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 5711”AheadThe Renault 551-4 (S) has 36% more hydraulic flow (7.2 L/min / 1.9 gpm) than the ZETOR 5711 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?2,040 kg (4,497 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 551-4 R7454”1,700 kg (3,748 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 5711”Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the 551-4 (S): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 551-4 R7454”); the 5711: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 5711”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
Which is heavier, for traction?2,945 kg (6,493 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 551-4 R7454”2,550 kg (5,622 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 5711”Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Renault 551-4 (S) is 15% heavier (395 kg / 871 lb) than the ZETOR 5711 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
Which may carry more ballast and load?——No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 551-4 (S) and the 5711.
Which has the wider choice of gears?12Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 551-4 R7454”10 to 20Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 5711”EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
Which offers a creeper range?YesTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 551-4 R7454”—No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 5711.
Which is faster on the road?25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 551-4 R7454”25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 5711”EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which offers more PTO speeds?540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 551-4 R7454”540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Zetor 5711”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 551-4 R7454”independentTraktorenlexikon, “Zetor 5711”EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
Which drives on both axles?4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 551-4 R7454”Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Zetor 5711”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1976–19861972–1977EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The Renault 551-4 (S) has 36% more hydraulic flow (7.2 L/min / 1.9 gpm) than the ZETOR 5711 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
  • The Renault 551-4 (S) is 15% heavier (395 kg / 871 lb) than the ZETOR 5711 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
  • Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
  • Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm).
  • Even on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
  • Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
  • Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 551-4 (S) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 5711 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
  • Not comparable on three-point lift: the 551-4 (S): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 551-4 R7454”); the 5711: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 5711”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, maximum permissible mass and a creeper range.

← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources