Renault 981

Production: 1977 - 1980  

Production
Manufacturer:	Renault
Type:	Row-Crop tractor

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

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Final drives:	bevel gear
Differential lock:	mechanical rear
Steering:	power
Brakes:	dry disc
Trailer brakes:	hydraulic
Cab:	Cab optional with heater.
Transmissions:	12-speed partially synchronized
16-speed creeper

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 RPM:	540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM:	540@1982 1000@2127

Engine Detail
MWM D227/6
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	345.2 ci 5.7 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.94x4.72 inches 100 x 120 mm
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

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