Renault 96

Built: 7/1969–11/1972 · Series: 90 er-Baureihe

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The 96 from Renault is part of the 90er series. Production: 7/1969–11/1972. The engine delivers 82 hp (60.4 kW), has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 4,156 cm³. Rated speed is 2,500 rpm. The machine is 4,150 mm long, 1,980 mm wide and 2,460 mm high. The unladen weight is 3,430 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,380 mm. Ground clearance is 440 mm. Top speed is 25 km/h. The tank holds 106 litres. Transmission: 8V/2R. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 6.50-20 ASF, rear 15.50-38 AS. The fuel is diesel. The bore measures 105 mm. The stroke is 120 mm. The compression ratio is 18:1. Construction: unit construction (no separate frame). The gearbox offers 8 forward gears. There are also 2 reverse gears. Injection pressure is 180 bar. The linkage is category II. The PTO runs at 540/1000 rpm. Around 2.411 units were built. The 90 er-Baureihe series covers 3 models. Rated output within it ranges from 62 to 82 hp; the 96 sits at the top of that range with 82 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 94 below it with 72 hp. Unladen weight within it ranges from 3,115 to 3,430 kg; here the 96 sits at the top of that range with 3,430 kg. 3632 Renault models across 98 series are on record.

Renault 90 series – tractors 92, 94 and 96 from Le Mans, 46 to 60 kW, three- and four-cylinder engines of 3,116 to 4,156 cm³, 62 to 82 hp

The 90 series continues Renault's two-digit type logic of the 1980s and 1990s one step above the 80 series; the models covered here, 92, 94 and 96, were built, like Renault's other field tractors of the period, at the Le Mans plant in France. The ascending type number again orders size within the range.

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The register lists here 3 versions with 46 to 60.4 kW, or 62 to 82 hp, from three- and four-cylinder engines of 3,116 to 4,156 cm³, unladen weights from 3,115 to 3,430 kg, lengths from 3,640 to 4,150 mm, a width of 1,980 mm, a height of 2,460 mm and a rated speed of 2,500 rpm.

With power reaching up to 82 hp, the 90 series covered the upper mid-range of the Renault line-up and competed with comparable ranges from Fiat, Massey Ferguson, Ford and Deutz-Fahr; as a field tractor for medium to larger farms it was common in France and other European markets.

On a used 90-series tractor, the condition of the clutch and gearbox, rust on the chassis and sheet-metal panels, the tightness of the hydraulics, and the condition of the cab and electrics all count; parts for these model years are available through specialist farm-machinery dealers and the Claas network, which took over Renault's tractor division in 2003. The tightness of the cooling system and the condition of the radiator are also worth checking, as overheating is a common and costly issue in tractors of this class.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Renault 90er-Baureihe

Technical data

Engine

Fuel	dieselcorrect
Power	82 hp (60.4 kW)correct
Rated speed	2,500 rpmcorrect
Cylinders	4correct
Displacement	4,156 cm³correct
Bore	105 mmcorrect
Stroke	120 mmcorrect
Compression ratio	18correct
Injection pressure	180 barcorrect
Cooling	water-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length	4,150 mmcorrect
Width	1,980 mmcorrect
Height	2,460 mmcorrect
Wheelbase	2,380 mmcorrect
Ground clearance	440 mmcorrect
Unladen weight	3,430 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	rear-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox	8V/2Rcorrect
Forward gears	8correct
Reverse gears	2correct
Front tyres	6.50-20 ASFcorrect
Rear tyres	15.50-38 AScorrect
Top speed	25 km/hcorrect

Working data

Fuel tank capacity	106 lcorrect

Origin and approval

Construction	unit construction (no separate frame)correct
Units built	2,411correct

Other data

Linkage category	Cat IIcorrect
PTO speed	540/1000 rpmcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 17.6 kW/t (60 kW / 3.4 t)

Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)

Stronger than 57% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Renault 96 have?

The Renault 96 delivers 82 hp.

How much does the Renault 96 weigh?

The unladen weight is 3,430 kg.

What engine does the Renault 96 have?

4 cylinders, 4,156 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the Renault 96 go?

Top speed is 25 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Renault 96?

4,150 mm × 1,980 mm × 2,460 mm.

When was the Renault 96 built?

Production years: 7/1969–11/1972.

What to check before buying

Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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