- Orchard & vineyard, Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 1986–1998
- 541 built
It sits on the compact/utility boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Renault 55-12F specs: hp, weight, years
KLÖCKNER-HUMBOLDT-DEUTZ F3L 912 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 51.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
51.4 hp
38.3 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 55-12 F R3246”, 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
- 4,156 lb
- 3-point lift
- 7,893 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 11.1 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
Renault 55-12F specs: key facts
The Renault 55-12F was built from 1986 to 1998.
The Renault 55-12F has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 38.3 kW (51.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Renault 55-12F is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Renault 55-12F has a KLÖCKNER-HUMBOLDT-DEUTZ F3L 912 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.83 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Renault 55-12F weighs 1,885 kg (4,156 lb) unladen.
The Renault 55-12F has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Renault 55-12F lifts 3,580 kg (7,893 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Renault 55-12F delivers 42.2 L/min (11.1 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 55-12 F R3246”
How does the 55-12F compare with its class?
- Strength:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 3,580 kg is high for its class — 98% above the median of 1,810 kg across the 222 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 316 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 55-12F have?
The only figure for the 55-12F is 51.4 hp (38.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 55-12 F R3246”
What engine is in a 55-12F?
A 55-12F has a KLÖCKNER-HUMBOLDT-DEUTZ F3L 912, a 3-cylinder 2.83 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | KLÖCKNER-HUMBOLDT-DEUTZ F3L 912Source 1 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, air-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 172.5 ci · 2.83 LSource 1 |
| Max torque | 121 lb·ft · 164 N·m @ 1,440 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 55-12 F R3246”
How much will a 55-12F lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 55-12F lifts 7,893 lb (3,580 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1N three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 11.1 gpm · 42.2 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1N |
| Lift at ends | 7,893 lb · 3,580 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm @ 2,115 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 55-12 F R3246”
What transmission does a 55-12F have?
Transmission specifications for the 55-12F are below.
| Clutch | dry OMG double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | hydrostatic Danfoss steering |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 55-12 F R3246”
How much does a 55-12F weigh?
A 55-12F weighs 4,156 lb (1,885 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,156 lb · 1,885 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 78.0 in · 1,980 mm |
| Length | 129.3 in · 3,285 mm |
| Width | 47.2 in · 1,200 mm |
| Height | 92.9 in · 2,360 mm |
| Ground clearance | 12.2 in · 310 mm |
| Front track | 40.6–61.7 in · 1,032–1,568 mm |
| Rear track | 39.4–63.0 in · 1,000–1,600 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 55-12 F R3246”
What oil does a 55-12F take, and how much?
A 55-12F engine takes 9.5 qt (9.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 9.5 qt · 9.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 55-12 F R3246” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 32.8 qt · 31.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 55-12 F R3246” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 55-12F?
Within 10% of its 51.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Deutz-Fahr DX 55V53.0 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1987Side by side with the 55-12F →
- Fendt Farmer 250 V/VA50 hp engine, claimed · from 1988Side by side with the 55-12F →
- AGRIFULL 80-60 F (DT)54.3 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1986Side by side with the 55-12F →
- Renault 80 S-Vigneron55.3 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1984Side by side with the 55-12F →
- Renault 32-50V47.3 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1986Side by side with the 55-12F →
- AGRIFULL 350-Sprint (DT)47.3 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1986Side by side with the 55-12F →
Common questions about the Renault 55-12F
Is a 55-12F two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Renault 55-12F is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 55-12F have?
A 55-12F has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 50-12 V R3215”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 55-12 F R3246”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Renault 50-12 V R3215 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109482 · revision 1056175. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Renault 55-12 F R3246 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109484 · revision 1056124. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document