Renault 981

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Renault 981 is a row crop tractor built for farmers who need a reliable machine for their fields. It has a 2WD drive system and power steering, making it easy to handle. The tractor uses a partially synchronized transmission with 12 forward and 12 reverse gears, giving drivers plenty of options for different tasks.

Under the hood, the Renault 981 has a MWM D227/6 diesel engine. This engine has 6 cylinders and is liquid-cooled. It produces 108 hp at 2350 rpm, which is average power for tractors in its class. The engine's displacement is 345.2 ci, which is also about average. The tractor weighs 8885 lb and has a Category II hitch at the rear for attaching implements. It uses an open center hydraulic system and has an electric starter for easy operation. The Renault 981 is 172.4 inches long, 76.8 inches wide, and 75.6 inches tall, making it a good size for many farm tasks.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 108 hp (80.5 kW)

Transmission: Partially synchronized

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 8885 lb (4030 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Renault 981 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Renault 981 is Below Average. It is greater than 29% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Renault 981 is Below Average. It is greater than 24% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Renault 981 is Average. It is greater than 36% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Renault 981 is Above Average. It is greater than 89% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
MWM
Model
D227/6
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Natural
Cylinders
6
Displacement
345 ci (5.7 L)
Bore
3.94 in (100.1 mm)
Stroke
4.72 in (119.9 mm)
Rated RPM
2350
Power Output
108 hp (80.5 kW)

Transmission

Type
Partially synchronized
Forward Gears
12
Reverse Gears
12

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power