Renault 65-12 LS vs ZETOR 5911/5945
10 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (2WD; 2WD / 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1985–1989; 1977–1980). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
10 material differences · 7 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 65-12 LS | 5911/5945 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 59.3 hp | 57.3 hp | — |
| Engine declared | MWM D 226-3 | ZBROJORKA Z-5901 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 3.12 L | 3.46 L | +11% 5911/5945 |
| Maximum torque declared | 148 lb·ft · 201 N·m | 140 lb·ft · 190 N·m | +6% 65-12 LS |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | +20% 65-12 LS |
| Clutch declared | Dry Valeo double clutch | Dry Zetor double clutch acting on the solid clutch shaft | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 8.5 gpm · 32.3 L/min | 6.9 gpm · 26.0 L/min | +24% 65-12 LS |
| Pressure declared | — | 3,336 psi · 230 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 6,305 lb · 2,860 kg | 7,886 lb · 3,577 kg | +25% 5911/5945 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 5,864 lb · 2,660 kg | 6,195 lb · 2,810 kg | +6% 5911/5945 |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 11,398 lb · 5,170 kg | — | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 89.4 in · 2,270 mm | 87.4 in · 2,220 mm | — |
| Length declared | 137.4 in · 3,490 mm | 140.0 in · 3,555 mm | — |
| Width declared | 73.2 in · 1,860 mm | 73.0 in · 1,853 mm | — |
| Height declared | 96.9 in · 2,460 mm | 96.3 in · 2,445 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 15.7 in · 400 mm | 18.9 in · 480 mm | +20% 5911/5945 |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 11.0 ft · 3.35 m | 11.2 ft · 3.42 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 68.7 qt · 65.0 L | 80.3 qt · 76.0 L | +17% 5911/5945 |
Renault 65-12 LS sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 65-12 LS R3121”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 551 R7451”
ZETOR 5911/5945 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 5911”