Renault 981

The Renault 981 is a tractor produced by Renault. It is equipped with a 345.2 ci 5.7 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 98 hp / 73.1 kW; Diesel (gross): 108 hp / 80.5 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 8885 to 9404 pounds.

Overview

	1977 - 1980 Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Renault
Row-Crop tractor

Renault 981 Engine
MWM 5.7L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	30.9 gal 117.0 L
Engine details ...

Renault 981 Power
Engine (gross)	108 hp 80.5 kW
Engine (net)	98 hp 73.1 kW

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

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

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Control	position and draft control
Rear lift	10031 lbs 4550 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@1982
	1000@2127

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	104.7 inches 265 cm
Weight	8885 to 9404 pounds
Front tire	11.00-16
Rear tire	16.9/14-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

References
981 published in 1978, by Renault

Engine

Engine Detail — 345.2 ci / 5.7 L Diesel

Manufacturer	MWM D227/6
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	345.2 ci 5.7 L
Bore/Stroke	3.94x4.72 inches 100 x 120 mm
Power (net)	98 hp 73.1 kW
Power (gross)	108 hp 80.5 kW
Air cleaner	oil bath
Rated RPM	2350
Torque	249.3 lb-ft 338.1 Nm
Torque RPM	1500
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission options
12-speed partially synchronized
16-speed creeper

Transmission — 12 forward and reverse partially synchronized

Type	partially synchronized
Gears	12 forward and reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Four synchronized gears in three ranges.
With 16.9/14-38 rear tires.
Transmission
Type	creeper
Gears	16 forward and reverse
With 16.9/14-38 rear tires. Medium- and high-range speeds are same as 12-speed transmission.

Dimensions

Renault 981 Tires
Ag front	11.00-16
Ag rear	16.9/14-38
Ag rear	13.6/12-38
	18.4/15-34
	18.4/15-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	104.7 inches 265 cm
Length	172.4 inches 437 cm
Width	76.8 inches 195 cm
Height (steering wheel)	75.6 inches 192 cm
Height (cab)	108.3 inches 275 cm
2WD Weight	8885 lbs 4030 kg
4WD Weight	9404 lbs 4265 kg
Front tread	55.1 to 74.8 inches 139 to 189 cm
Rear tread	59.1 to 78.7 inches 150 to 199 cm

Photos

Renault 981 tractor photo