- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1983–1987
- 821 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 68-12 RS specs: hp, weight, years
MWM D 227-4 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 67 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
67 hp
50 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 68-12 RA/RS R7721”, 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
- 6,702 lb
- 3-point lift
- 6,614 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 10.9 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
Renault 68-12 RS specs: key facts
The Renault 68-12 RS was built from 1983 to 1987.
The Renault 68-12 RS has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 50 kW (67 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Renault 68-12 RS is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Renault 68-12 RS has a MWM D 227-4 engine, a 4-cylinder 3.77 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Renault 68-12 RS weighs 3,040 kg (6,702 lb) unladen.
The Renault 68-12 RS has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Renault 68-12 RS lifts 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Renault 68-12 RS delivers 41.2 L/min (10.9 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 68-12 RA/RS R7721”
How much horsepower does a 68-12 RS have?
The only figure for the 68-12 RS is 67 hp (50 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 68-12 RA/RS R7721”
What engine is in a 68-12 RS?
A 68-12 RS has an MWM D 227-4, a 4-cylinder 3.77 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | MWM D 227-4 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 230.1 ci · 3.77 L |
| Max torque | 166 lb·ft · 225 N·mSource 2 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 651 R7461”
How much will a 68-12 RS lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 68-12 RS lifts 6,614 lb (3,000 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 10.9 gpm · 41.2 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 1,595 psi · 110 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 6,614 lb · 3,000 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm @ 2,013 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 68-12 RA/RS R7721”
What transmission does a 68-12 RS have?
Transmission specifications for the 68-12 RS are below.
| Clutch | Dry LuK dual clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic GIRLING disc brake acting on half-axles |
| Steering | Hydrostatic DANFOSS steering with double-acting steering cylinder |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 68-12 RA/RS R7721”
How much does a 68-12 RS weigh?
A 68-12 RS weighs 6,702 lb (3,040 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 6,702 lb · 3,040 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in · 2,430 mm |
| Length | 154.7 in · 3,930 mm |
| Width | 71.7–87.8 in · 1,820–2,229 mm |
| Height | 100.8 in · 2,560 mm |
| Front track | 51.2–70.9 in · 1,300–1,800 mm |
| Rear track | 55.1–70.9 in · 1,400–1,800 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 13.3 ft · 4.05 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 68-12 RA/RS R7721”
What oil does a 68-12 RS take, and how much?
A 68-12 RS 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 68-12 RA/RS R7721” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 45.4 qt · 43.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 68-12 RA/RS R7721” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 14.3 qt · 13.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 68-12 RA/RS R7721” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 68-12 RS?
Within 10% of its 67 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Fiat 666 (DT)67 hp engine, claimed · 1982–1986Side by side with the 68-12 RS →
- Renault 68-14 RS67 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1987Side by side with the 68-12 RS →
- SAME Centauro 70 (DT)67 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1987Side by side with the 68-12 RS →
- AGRIFULL 80-66 (DT)67 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1986Side by side with the 68-12 RS →
- Landini 7800 (DT)67 hp engine, claimed · 1987–2000Side by side with the 68-12 RS →
- Massey Ferguson 375 (A)67.1 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1997Side by side with the 68-12 RS →
Common questions about the Renault 68-12 RS
Is a 68-12 RS two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Renault 68-12 RS is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 68-12 RS have?
A 68-12 RS has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 651 R7461”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 68-12 RA/RS R7721”.
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
- Traktorenlexikon: Renault 68-12 RA/RS R7721 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109326 · revision 993376. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document