Renault Master 1 (4x4)
Built: 3/1966–1/1970 · Series: Master-Serie
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Renault Master: early four-wheel-drive technology from the 1960s, 55 to 60 hp, four-cylinder diesels, standard or four-wheel-drive version
Alongside the Super series, Renault Agriculture ran the Master series through the 1960s, already consistently offered with four-wheel drive too — not a given in French tractor building at the time.
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The register lists 7 live models, from 385/R 77 to Master-1 TP, built between 1963 and 1970. Output ranges from 40.5 to 44.2 kW, or 55 to 60 hp, weight from 2,570 to 3,120 kg, displacement from 2,672 to 3,017 cm3, all with four-cylinder engines.
Running "Master 1" and "Master 1 (4x4)" in parallel shows that customers could choose between standard and four-wheel-drive versions of the same base machine — an early example of the modular approach Renault Agriculture pursued later.
At a uniform 55-60 hp, the Master series sat in the upper mid-range of its time, above the smaller Super series.
When buying a used example of this early Renault series, clutch and mechanical gearbox condition, and on the 4x4 versions the front axle and transfer gearbox as well, plus rust on chassis, mudguards and the radiator surround after decades of field use, all matter. Parts for this early series now run mainly through independent farm-machinery workshops and used-parts dealers, since Renault Agriculture was later fully absorbed into the Claas group. PTO and three-point hitch correspond in this power class to ISO 730 Category I, at 540 rpm.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Renault Master-Serie
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 60 hp (44.2 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,500 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,977 cm³correct |
| Bore | 95 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 105 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 17correct |
| Injection pressure | 177 barcorrect |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,960 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,900 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,770 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,340 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 310 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,120 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 10V/2Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 9-24 AScorrect |
| Rear tyres | 12.4-38 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|---|
| Units built | 255correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 14.2 kW/t (44 kW / 3.1 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 42% 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 Master 1 (4x4) have?
The Renault Master 1 (4x4) delivers 60 hp.
How much does the Renault Master 1 (4x4) weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,120 kg.
What engine does the Renault Master 1 (4x4) have?
4 cylinders, 2,977 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Renault Master 1 (4x4) go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Renault Master 1 (4x4)?
3,960 mm × 1,900 mm × 1,770 mm.
When was the Renault Master 1 (4x4) built?
Production years: 3/1966–1/1970.
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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