- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1979–1984
- 372 built
It sits on the utility/standard-size boundary, so either size is a fair description. It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Renault 90S specs: hp, weight, years
MWM D 327-4 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 90S R7396”, 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
- 3,968 lb
- 3-point lift
- 5,104 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 7.2 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
Renault 90S specs: key facts
The Renault 90S was built from 1979 to 1984.
The Renault 90S 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 90S is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Renault 90S has a MWM D 327-4 engine, a 4-cylinder 3.77 L diesel unit.
The Renault 90S weighs 1,800 kg (3,968 lb) unladen.
The Renault 90S has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Renault 90S lifts 2,315 kg (5,104 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Renault 90S delivers 27.2 L/min (7.2 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 90S R7396”
How does the 90S compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 12 across the 389 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
A 52 L fuel tank is low for its class — 33% below the median of 77.3 L across the 371 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 1,800 kg is low for its class — 36% below the median of 2,800 kg across the 395 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 395 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 90S have?
The only figure for the 90S 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 90S R7396”
What engine is in a 90S?
A 90S has an MWM D 327-4, a 4-cylinder 3.77 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | MWM D 327-4 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, air-cooled |
| Displacement | 230.1 ci · 3.77 L |
| Max torque | 150 lb·ft · 203 N·m @ 1,216 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 90S R7396”
How much will a 90S lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 90S lifts 5,104 lb (2,315 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 7.2 gpm · 27.2 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 5,104 lb · 2,315 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm @ 2,214 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 90S R7396”
What transmission does a 90S have?
Transmission specifications for the 90S are below.
| Clutch | Dry LuK double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydraulic Danfoss steering |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 90S R7396”
How much does a 90S weigh?
A 90S weighs 3,968 lb (1,800 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,968 lb · 1,800 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 79.0 in · 2,006 mm |
| Length | 134.5 in · 3,416 mm |
| Width | 56.9–77.9 in · 1,445–1,978 mm |
| Height | 53.5 in · 1,360 mm |
| Ground clearance | 12.8 in · 325 mm |
| Front track | 43.5–59.3 in · 1,106–1,506 mm |
| Rear track | 43.3–63.0 in · 1,100–1,600 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.7 ft · 2.95 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 90S R7396”
What oil does a 90S take, and how much?
A 90S 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 90S R7396” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 28.0 qt · 26.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 90S R7396” · single source, not independently verified |
| Final drives | 4.9 qt · 4.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 90S R7396” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 90S?
Within 10% of its 64.1 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- WHITE 2-6264.1 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1981Side by side with the 90S →
- ZETOR 7011/704564.1 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1984Side by side with the 90S →
- ZETOR 6911/694564.1 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1980Side by side with the 90S →
- Lamborghini R 674-70 (DT)64.1 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1990Side by side with the 90S →
- Landini 6830 (DT) TL-21 N/L (TL-21 DT/M)64.1 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1987Side by side with the 90S →
- SAME Explorer 65 (DT)64.1 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1986Side by side with the 90S →
Common questions about the Renault 90S
Is a 90S two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Renault 90S is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 90S have?
A 90S 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 90S R7396”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Renault 90S R7396 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109104 · revision 1056135. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document