- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1972–1986
- 18,229 built
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Renault 651 (S) specs: hp, weight, years
MWM D 227-4 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 64.1 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
64.1 hp
47.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 651 R7461”, 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
- 5,886 lb
- 3-point lift
- 4,938 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 6.9 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
Renault 651 (S) specs: key facts
The Renault 651 (S) was built from 1972 to 1986.
The Renault 651 (S) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 47.8 kW (64.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Renault 651 (S) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Renault 651 (S) has a MWM D 227-4 engine, a 4-cylinder 3.77 L diesel unit.
The Renault 651 (S) weighs 2,670 kg (5,886 lb) unladen.
The Renault 651 (S) has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Renault 651 (S) lifts 2,240 kg (4,938 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Renault 651 (S) delivers 26.0 L/min (6.9 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 651 R7461”

How much horsepower does a 651 (S) have?
The only figure for the 651 (S) is 64.1 hp (47.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 651 R7461”
What engine is in a 651 (S)?
A 651 (S) has an MWM D 227-4, a 4-cylinder 3.77 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | MWM D 227-4 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 230.1 ci · 3.77 L |
| Max torque | 164 lb·ft · 222 N·m @ 1,200 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 651 R7461”
How much will a 651 (S) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 651 (S) lifts 4,938 lb (2,240 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 6.9 gpm · 26.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,321 psi · 160 bar |
| Lift at ends | 4,938 lb · 2,240 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 2,214 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 651 R7461”
What transmission does a 651 (S) have?
Transmission specifications for the 651 (S) are below.
| Clutch | Dry LuK double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated Girling expansion disc brake acting on half axles |
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 651 R7461”
How much does a 651 (S) weigh?
A 651 (S) weighs 5,886 lb (2,670 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,886 lb · 2,670 kgS: 2,750 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 88.3 in · 2,242 mm |
| Length | 142.4 in · 3,617 mm |
| Width | 73.2–89.8 in · 1,860–2,280 mm |
| Height | 86.6 in · 2,200 mm |
| Ground clearance | 17.7 in · 450 mm |
| Front track | 49.2–72.8 in · 1,250–1,850 mm |
| Rear track | 55.1–70.9 in · 1,400–1,800 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.8 ft · 3.30 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 651 R7461”
What oil does a 651 (S) take, and how much?
A 651 (S) engine takes 10.8 qt (10.25 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 10.8 qt · 10.25 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 651 R7461” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 33.8 qt · 32.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 651 R7461” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 13.2 qt · 12.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 651 R7461” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 651 (S)?
Within 10% of its 64.1 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Renault 651-4 (S)64.1 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1987Side by side with the 651 (S) →
- ZETOR 671164.1 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1977Side by side with the 651 (S) →
- Fiat 650 (DT)64.1 hp engine, claimed · 1971–1976Side by side with the 651 (S) →
- Landini R-6500 (DT)64.1 hp engine, claimed · 1973–1983Side by side with the 651 (S) →
- SOMECA 650 (TD)64.1 hp engine, claimed · 1971–1976Side by side with the 651 (S) →
- UTB U-650/651M64.1 hp engine, claimed · 1973–1990Side by side with the 651 (S) →
Common questions about the Renault 651 (S)
Is a 651 (S) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Renault 651 (S) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 651 (S) have?
A 651 (S) 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 651 R7461”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Renault 651 R7461 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109131 · revision 993348. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document