- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1977–1982
- 1,768 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 981-4 (S) specs: hp, weight, years
MWM D 227-6 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 96.7 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
96.7 hp
72.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 981-4 R7644”, 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
- 9,403 lb
- 3-point lift
- 8,620 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 8.7 gpm
Renault 981-4 (S) specs: key facts
The Renault 981-4 (S) was built from 1977 to 1982.
The Renault 981-4 (S) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 72.1 kW (96.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Renault 981-4 (S) is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Renault 981-4 (S) has a MWM D 227-6 engine, a 6-cylinder 5.66 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Renault 981-4 (S) weighs 4,265 kg (9,403 lb) unladen.
The Renault 981-4 (S) has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Renault 981-4 (S) lifts 3,910 kg (8,620 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Renault 981-4 (S) delivers 32.8 L/min (8.7 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 981-4 R7644”
How does the 981-4 (S) compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A hydraulic pump flow of 32.8 L/min is low for its class — 37% below the median of 52.3 L/min across the 275 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 337 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 981-4 (S) have?
The only figure for the 981-4 (S) is 96.7 hp (72.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 981-4 R7644”
What engine is in a 981-4 (S)?
A 981-4 (S) has an MWM D 227-6, a 6-cylinder 5.66 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | MWM D 227-6Source 1 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 345.2 ci · 5.66 LSource 1 |
| Max torque | 254 lb·ft · 344 N·m @ 1,095 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 981-4 R7644”
How much will a 981-4 (S) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 981-4 (S) lifts 8,620 lb (3,910 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 8.7 gpm · 32.8 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,321 psi · 160 bar |
| Lift at ends | 8,620 lb · 3,910 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm @ 1,982 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8" - 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 981-4 R7644”
What transmission does a 981-4 (S) have?
Transmission specifications for the 981-4 (S) are below.
| Clutch | Dry LuK double clutch, pedal-operated driving clutch and hand lever-operated PTO clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 981-4 R7644”
How much does a 981-4 (S) weigh?
A 981-4 (S) weighs 9,403 lb (4,265 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 9,403 lb · 4,265 kgS: 4,920 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 105.6 in · 2,683 mm |
| Length | 174.9 in · 4,442 mm |
| Width | 79.5–96.7 in · 2,020–2,455 mm |
| Height | 108.9 in · 2,765 mm |
| Ground clearance | 17.9 in · 455 mm |
| Front track | 63.0–70.9 in · 1,600–1,800 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Rear track | 59.1–78.7 in · 1,500–2,000 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 981-4 R7644”
What oil does a 981-4 (S) take, and how much?
A 981-4 (S) engine takes 15.6 qt (14.75 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 15.6 qt · 14.75 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 981-4 R7644” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 61.3 qt · 58.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 981-4 R7644” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 16.9 qt · 16.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 981-4 R7644” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 981-4 (S)?
Within 10% of its 96.7 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Renault 981 (S)96.7 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1982Side by side with the 981-4 (S) →
- Fiat 980 (DT)96.7 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1984Side by side with the 981-4 (S) →
- Ford 771096.7 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1991Side by side with the 981-4 (S) →
- SAME Jaguar 100 (DT)96.7 hp engine, claimed · 1982–1984Side by side with the 981-4 (S) →
- Steyr 1100 (a)96.7 hp engine, claimed · 1971–1977Side by side with the 981-4 (S) →
- SAME Laser 100 (DT)96.7 hp engine, claimed · 1986–1991Side by side with the 981-4 (S) →
Common questions about the Renault 981-4 (S)
Is a 981-4 (S) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Renault 981-4 (S) is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 981-4 (S) have?
A 981-4 (S) 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 891 R7681”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 981-4 R7644”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Renault 891 R7681 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109178 · revision 993364. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Renault 981-4 R7644 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109185 · revision 1075505. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document