8 material differences · fewer than 12
Tractor oneRenault 851 (S)1974–1989No measured PTO figureTractor twoSteyr 988 (a)1977–1979No measured PTO figure
Which should you choose?
Read our verdict on the 851 (S) and the 988 (a) → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.
Field by field
8 material differences · 6 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 851 (S) | 988 (a) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 83.9 hp | 83.9 hp | — |
| Engine declared | MWM TD 226-4 | Steyr WD-412.41 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 4.16 L | 4.39 L | +6% 988 (a) |
| Maximum torque declared | 212 lb·ft · 288 N·m | 217 lb·ft · 294 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | +20% 988 (a) |
| Clutch declared | Dry LuK double clutch | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 8.9 gpm · 33.7 L/min | — | — |
| Pressure declared | 2,321 psi · 160 bar | — | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 6,647 lb · 3,015 kg | 7,595 lb · 3,445 kg | +14% 988 (a) |
| Wheelbase declared | 95.6 in · 2,428 mm | 89.8 in · 2,280 mm | +6% 851 (S) |
| Length declared | 157.1 in · 3,990 mm | 153.1 in · 3,890 mm | — |
| Width declared | 73.0–96.7 in · 1,855–2,455 mm | 76.0 in · 1,930 mm | differs |
| Height, over the cab declared | 106.3 in · 2,700 mm | 103.1 in · 2,620 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 15.2 in · 385 mm | 19.3 in · 490 mm | +27% 988 (a) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 12.1 ft · 3.70 m | 12.1 ft · 3.70 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 81.4 qt · 77.0 L | 114.1 qt · 108.0 L | +40% 988 (a) |
Renault 851 (S) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 851 R7661”
Steyr 988 (a) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 988”