- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1968–1972
- 2,124 built
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Renault 51 specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 41.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
41.4 hp
30.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 51 R7256”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 3,527 lb
- 3-point lift
- 4,409 lb
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
Renault 51 specs: key facts
The Renault 51 was built from 1968 to 1972.
The Renault 51 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 30.9 kW (41.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Renault 51 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Renault 51 weighs 1,600 kg (3,527 lb) unladen.
The Renault 51 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Renault 51 lifts 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 51 R7256”
How much horsepower does a 51 have?
The only figure for the 51 is 41.4 hp (30.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 51 R7256”
How much will a 51 lift?
A 51 lifts 4,409 lb (2,000 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Lift at ends | 4,409 lb · 2,000 kg |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,582 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 51 R7256”
What transmission does a 51 have?
Transmission specifications for the 51 are below.
| Clutch | Two-stage pedal operated dry FERODO double clutch type 11 LFGM 29 |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical GEMMER steering |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 51 R7256”
How much does a 51 weigh?
A 51 weighs 3,527 lb (1,600 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,527 lb · 1,600 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 70.9 in · 1,800 mm |
| Length | 123.6 in · 3,140 mm |
| Width | 57.5 in · 1,460 mm |
| Height | 60.6 in · 1,540 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.0 in · 380 mm |
| Front track | 47.2–74.8 in · 1,200–1,900 mm |
| Rear track | 47.2–70.9 in · 1,200–1,800 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.5 ft · 2.90 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 51 R7256”
What oil does a 51 take, and how much?
A 51 engine takes 5.3 qt (5.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 5.3 qt · 5.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 51 R7256” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 28.0 qt · 26.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 51 R7256” · single source, not independently verified |
| Final drives | 4.9 qt · 4.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 51 R7256” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 51?
Within 10% of its 41.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Renault 45641.4 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1972Side by side with the 51 →
- Renault R-5641.4 hp engine, claimed · 1967–1973Side by side with the 51 →
- SAME Atlanta-V (DT)41.4 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1968Side by side with the 51 →
- URSUS 401141.4 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1970Side by side with the 51 →
- Massey Ferguson 13541.4 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1978Side by side with the 51 →
- Renault 42141.4 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1977Side by side with the 51 →
Common questions about the Renault 51
Is a 51 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Renault 51 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 51 have?
A 51 has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 51 R7256”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Renault 51 R7256 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109121 · revision 1068191. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document