Renault 55-12 F
Built: 12/1986–9/1998 · Series: Frutier-Baureihe
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Renault 55-12 F (1986-1998): air-cooled three-cylinder orchard tractor with 38.3 kW output and a width of 1,200 mm from the Frutier series
The 55-12 F was built as part of the Frutier series, which Renault offered specifically for fruit and vine growing, as the name Frutier already suggests. The model was built from December 1986 to September 1998, an unusually long production run for a specialist tractor.
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The air-cooled three-cylinder engine displaces 2,827 cm³ and delivers 38.3 kW at 2,350 rpm, equivalent to 52 horsepower, with 164 Nm of torque. At only 1,200 mm wide, with a weight of 1,885 kg and a wheelbase of 1,980 mm, the 55-12 F was tailored to the tight spacing between fruit tree and vine rows, with a top speed of 30 km/h.
Narrow specialist tractors for fruit and vine growing must be able to turn between tree and vine rows without damaging branches or vines; the small width and low build height help with this, as does a tight turning circle. The air-cooled design was deliberately chosen for this series to avoid a radiator and coolant circuit in the narrow engine bay.
When buying a used 55-12 F, the cooling airflow around the three-cylinder engine is especially important, as it is more prone to fouling in the narrow build of these orchard tractors than on standard tractors. The condition of the driver's guard panels and the tyres should also be checked, since both frequently come into contact with branches when working between dense rows of trees.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells 55-12 F
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 52 hp (38.3 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,350 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 164 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,440 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,827 cm³correct |
| Bore | 100 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 120 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 17correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,285 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,200 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,360 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,980 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 310 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,885 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8 V/8 R or 12 V/12 Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 7.50-16 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 14.9 R 28 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 62 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|---|
| Units built | 541correct |
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat Icorrect |
|---|---|
| PTO speed | 540/1000 rpmcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 20.3 kW/t (38 kW / 1.9 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 36% 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 55-12 F have?
The Renault 55-12 F delivers 52 hp.
How much does the Renault 55-12 F weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,885 kg.
What engine does the Renault 55-12 F have?
3 cylinders, 2,827 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Renault 55-12 F go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Renault 55-12 F?
3,285 mm × 1,200 mm × 2,360 mm.
When was the Renault 55-12 F built?
Production years: 12/1986–9/1998.
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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