Renault 891-4 (S) or Steyr 8100 (a)?

Which should you choose?

On performance, every comparable figure that differs favours the Steyr 8100 (a): three-point lift.

  • The Steyr 8100 (a) suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 18% (623 kg / 1,373 lb) more three-point lift.

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 891-4 (S) and Steyr 8100 (a), with the call on each
Question891-4 (S)8100 (a)Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?56.7 kW (76.0 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 891-4 R7684”56.9 kW (76.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8100”EvenEven on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
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 891-4 (S) and the 8100 (a).
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 891-4 (S) and the 8100 (a).
Which pumps more oil for implements?32.6 L/min (8.6 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 891-4 R7684”35.5 L/min (9.4 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8100”EvenEven on hydraulic flow (both pump flow, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?3,440 kg (7,584 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 891-4 R7684”4,063 kg (8,957 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8100”AheadThe Steyr 8100 (a) has 18% more lift (623 kg / 1,373 lb) than the Renault 891-4 (S) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
Which is heavier, for traction?4,740 kg (10,450 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 891-4 R7684”3,672 kg (8,095 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8100”Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Renault 891-4 (S) is 29% heavier (1,068 kg / 2,355 lb) than the Steyr 8100 (a) (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 891-4 (S) and the 8100 (a).
Which has the wider choice of gears?12 to 16Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 891-4 R7684”12 to 20Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8100”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 891-4 R7684”No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 8100 (a).
Which is faster on the road?25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 891-4 R7684”25 km/h (15.5 mph) to 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8100”EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
Which offers more PTO speeds?540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 891-4 R7684”540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8100”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8100”No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 891-4 (S).
Which drives on both axles?4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Renault 891-4 R7684”2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8100”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1977–19821978–1984EvenSame 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 Steyr 8100 (a) has 18% more lift (623 kg / 1,373 lb) than the Renault 891-4 (S) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
  • The Renault 891-4 (S) is 29% heavier (1,068 kg / 2,355 lb) than the Steyr 8100 (a) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
  • Even on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
  • Even on hydraulic flow (both pump flow, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • 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 figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
  • Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
  • 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.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.

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