- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1974–1989
- 1,140 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 851 (S) specs: hp, weight, years
MWM TD 226-4 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 83.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
83.9 hp
62.6 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 851 R7661”, 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
- 6,647 lb
- 3-point lift
- 8,201 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 8.9 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
Renault 851 (S) specs: key facts
The Renault 851 (S) was built from 1974 to 1989.
The Renault 851 (S) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 62.6 kW (83.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Renault 851 (S) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Renault 851 (S) has a MWM TD 226-4 engine, a 4-cylinder 4.16 L diesel unit.
The Renault 851 (S) weighs 3,015 kg (6,647 lb) unladen.
The Renault 851 (S) has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Renault 851 (S) lifts 3,720 kg (8,201 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Renault 851 (S) delivers 33.7 L/min (8.9 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 851 R7661”

How much horsepower does an 851 (S) have?
The only figure for the 851 (S) is 83.9 hp (62.6 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 851 R7661”
What engine is in an 851 (S)?
An 851 (S) has an MWM TD 226-4, a 4-cylinder 4.16 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | MWM TD 226-4 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 253.6 ci · 4.16 L |
| Max torque | 212 lb·ft · 288 N·m @ 1,346 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 851 R7661”
How much will an 851 (S) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 851 (S) lifts 8,201 lb (3,720 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 8.9 gpm · 33.7 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,321 psi · 160 bar |
| Lift at ends | 8,201 lb · 3,720 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm @ 1,982 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 851 R7661”
What transmission does an 851 (S) have?
Transmission specifications for the 851 (S) are below.
| Clutch | Dry LuK double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Danfoss hydrostatic steering |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 851 R7661”
How much does an 851 (S) weigh?
An 851 (S) weighs 6,647 lb (3,015 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 6,647 lb · 3,015 kgS: 3,400 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 95.6 in · 2,428 mm |
| Length | 157.1 in · 3,990 mm |
| Width | 73.0–96.7 in · 1,855–2,455 mm |
| Height | 106.3 in · 2,700 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.2 in · 385 mm |
| Front track | 49.2–72.8 in · 1,250–1,850 mm |
| Rear track | 55.1–78.7 in · 1,400–2,000 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 12.1 ft · 3.70 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 851 R7661”
What oil does an 851 (S) take, and how much?
An 851 (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 851 R7661” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 61.3 qt · 58.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 851 R7661” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 13.7 qt · 13.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 851 R7661” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 851 (S)?
Within 10% of its 83.9 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Renault 851-4 (S)83.9 hp engine, claimed · 1974–1989Side by side with the 851 (S) →
- Steyr 988 (a)83.9 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1979Side by side with the 851 (S) →
- Steyr 8100 (a)83.9 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1984Side by side with the 851 (S) →
- John Deere 2950 (A)83.9 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1988Side by side with the 851 (S) →
- Hürlimann D-310 (A)83.8 hp engine, claimed · 1973–1975Side by side with the 851 (S) →
- Massey Ferguson 3065 (A)83.8 hp engine, claimed · 1988–1995Side by side with the 851 (S) →
Common questions about the Renault 851 (S)
Is an 851 (S) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Renault 851 (S) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does an 851 (S) have?
An 851 (S) has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 851 R7661”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Renault 851 R7661 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109176 · revision 993356. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document