- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- from 1967
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 R 55 specs: hp, weight, years
ALFA-SAVIEM 715/30.01 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 34.6 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
34.6 hp
25.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 55 R7231”, 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
- 3,990–4,475 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,968 lb
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
Renault R 55 specs: key facts
The Renault R 55 was first built in 1967.
The Renault R 55 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 25.8 kW (34.6 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Renault R 55 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Renault R 55 has a ALFA-SAVIEM 715/30.01 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.24 L diesel unit.
The Renault R 55 weighs 1,810–2,030 kg (3,990–4,475 lb) unladen.
The Renault R 55 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Renault R 55 lifts 1,800 kg (3,968 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 55 R7231”
How much horsepower does an R 55 have?
The only figure for the R 55 is 34.6 hp (25.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 55 R7231”
What engine is in an R 55?
An R 55 has an ALFA-SAVIEM 715/30.01, a 3-cylinder 2.24 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | ALFA-SAVIEM 715/30.01 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 136.8 ci · 2.24 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 55 R7231”
How much will an R 55 lift?
An R 55 lifts 3,968 lb (1,800 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 3,968 lb · 1,800 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,580 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 55 R7231”
What transmission does an R 55 have?
Transmission specifications for the R 55 are below.
| Clutch | Two-stage pedal-operated dry FERODO double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical GEMMER steering |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 55 R7231”
How much does an R 55 weigh?
An R 55 weighs 3,990–4,475 lb (1,810–2,030 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,990–4,475 lb · 1,810–2,030 kgthe article lists alternatives |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 76.0 in · 1,930 mm |
| Length | 122.8–140.6 in · 3,120–3,570 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Width | 59.1–82.7 in · 1,500–2,100 mm |
| Height | 60.6 in · 1,540 mm |
| Ground clearance | 17.1 in · 435 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 | 11.3 ft · 3.45 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 55 R7231”
What oil does an R 55 take, and how much?
An R 55 engine takes 6.3 qt (6.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 6.3 qt · 6.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 55 R7231” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 28.0 qt · 26.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 55 R7231” · single source, not independently verified |
| Final drives | 4.9 qt · 4.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 55 R7231” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 10.6 qt · 10.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 55 R7231” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an R 55?
Within 10% of its 29.6 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Massey Ferguson 132 S-A29.6 hp PTO, claimed · 1974–1979Side by side with the R 55 →
- ALLIS-CHALMERS ED-4030.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1960–1968Side by side with the R 55 →
- Massey Ferguson 132 (A)29.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1970–1973Side by side with the R 55 →
- Fiat 350V29.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1976Side by side with the R 55 →
- SOMECA 350 (TD)29.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1976Side by side with the R 55 →
- SOMECA 350V29.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1976Side by side with the R 55 →
Common questions about the Renault R 55
Is an R 55 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Renault R 55 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does an R 55 have?
An R 55 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 55 R7231”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Renault 55 R7231 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-85962 · revision 1068186. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document