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Renault 981 Specs ( 1977-1980 )

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Production

Description Row-Crop tractor
Manufacturer Renault

Engine

Engine type MWM 5.7L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank 30.9 gal (117.0 L)
Air cleaner oil bath
Bore/Stroke 3.94x4.72 inches (100 x 120 mm)
Description MWM D227/6 / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 345.2 ci (5.7 L)
Power (gross) 108 hp (80.5 kW)
Power (net) 98 hp (73.1 kW)
Rated RPM 2350
Starter electric
Starter volts 12
Torque 249.3 lb-ft (338.1 Nm)
Torque RPM 1500
Engine (gross) 108 hp (80.5 kW)
Engine (net) 98 hp (73.1 kW)

Transmission

Clutch dry disc
Description Four synchronized gears in three ranges.
Gears 12 forward and reverse / 16 forward and reverse
Type partially synchronized / creeper
Transmission type 12-speed partially synchronized / 16-speed creeper
Transmission type 12-speed partially synchronized / 16-speed creeper

Mechanical

Cab Cab optional with heater.
Description Power steering / Dry disc brakes
Differential lock mechanical rear
Drive type Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives bevel gear
Trailer brakes hydraulic

Hydraulics

Pressure 2611 psi (180.0 bar)
Pump flow 8.7 gpm (32.9 lpm)
Total flow 8.3 gpm (31.4 lpm)
Type open center

Hitch

Control position and draft control
Rear lift 10031 lbs (4550 kg)
Rear Type II

PTO

Engine RPM 540@1982
Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540/1000 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Weight 8885 lbs (4030 kg)
4WD Weight 9404 lbs (4265 kg)
Front tread 55.1 to 74.8 inches (139 to 189 cm)
Height (cab) 108.3 inches (275 cm)
Height (steering wheel) 75.6 inches (192 cm)
Length 172.4 inches (437 cm)
Rear tread 59.1 to 78.7 inches (150 to 199 cm)
Wheelbase 104.7 inches (265 cm)
Width 76.8 inches (195 cm)
Front tire 11.00-16
Rear tire 16.9/14-38
Weight 8885 to 9404 pounds
Wheelbase 104.7 inches (265 cm)
Ag front 11.00-16
Ag rear 16.9/14-38 / 13.6/12-38

References

Description 981 published in 1978, by Renault

Speeds

Description With 16.9/14-38 rear tires. / With 16.9/14-38 rear tires. Medium- and high-range speeds are same as 12-speed transmission.