Renault 50-12 LB
Built: 3/1987–11/1993 · Series: LB-Baureihe
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Renault LB range – five compact field tractors from Le Mans, the 50-12 LB to the 70-14 LB, three- and four-cylinder engines of 33.1 to 49.3 kW, 45 to 67 hp
The Renault LB range complemented the TS series in the lower and mid power segment and was likewise built at the Renault plant in Le Mans; the register lists here the 50-12 LB, 55-12 LB, 55-14 LB, 551/551.4 and 70-14 LB. As with the TS series, the first figure in the type designation names the power class in hp, the second the number of speeds.
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The register lists here five versions with 33.1 to 49.3 kW, or 45 to 67 hp, from three- or four-cylinder engines of 2,827 to 3,770 cm³ displacement, torque from 145 to 222 Nm, unladen weights from 2,005 to 2,500 kg, lengths from 3,524 to 3,745 mm, widths from 1,615 to 1,678 mm and heights from 2,255 to 2,400 mm at a rated speed of 2,350 rpm.
As compact field tractors, the LB range was aimed at smaller and medium farms and in Renault's programme of the time covered the segment below the larger TS models, competing with comparable ranges from Fiat, Massey Ferguson and Deutz.
When buying used, the condition of the injection pump and cooling system, wear on clutch and gearbox and corrosion on wings and sheet-metal parts matter; spare parts for this Renault generation are stocked by specialist farm-machinery dealers and parts traders for historic Renault equipment. They suited farms with limited yard access particularly well, where the more compact dimensions offered an advantage over the TS range.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Renault LB-Baureihe
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 45 hp (33.1 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,350 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 145 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,365 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,827 cm³correct |
| Bore | 100 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 120 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 17correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,530 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,645 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,255 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,980 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 380 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,005 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8V/8R or 12V/12Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 7.50 R 16 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 14.9-28 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 | 165correct |
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat Icorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 16.5 kW/t (33 kW / 2 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 29% 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 50-12 LB have?
The Renault 50-12 LB delivers 45 hp.
How much does the Renault 50-12 LB weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,005 kg.
What engine does the Renault 50-12 LB have?
3 cylinders, 2,827 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Renault 50-12 LB go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Renault 50-12 LB?
3,530 mm × 1,645 mm × 2,255 mm.
When was the Renault 50-12 LB built?
Production years: 3/1987–11/1993.
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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