Renault 42-70 F
Built: 8/1984–10/1986 · Series: Obstbau-Reihe
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Renault 42-70 F (1984-1986): air-cooled four-cylinder orchard tractor with 47.8 kW output and a build height of only 1,330 mm from the Obstbau series
The 42-70 F was built as part of the Obstbau series, which Renault designed specifically for working under low tree canopies. The model was built from August 1984 to October 1986, a short production run typical of specialist tractors.
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The air-cooled four-cylinder engine displaces 3,770 cm³ and delivers 47.8 kW at 2,350 rpm, equivalent to 65 horsepower, with 219 Nm of torque. At a build height of only 1,330 mm, with a weight of 1,730 kg and a wheelbase of 2,006 mm, the 42-70 F was designed to pass under low-hanging branches, with a top speed of 25 km/h.
Orchard tractors with a build height well under 1.5 metres allow work in low-stem and espalier orchards without the driver's cab or exhaust colliding with branches, which requires a low-mounted, usually flat-laid engine. The air-cooled design further reduces build height, since the radiator and its grille are omitted.
When buying a used 42-70 F, attention should be paid to damage to the roof and front panelling caused by contact with branches, which is common on intensively used orchard tractors. The four-cylinder's cooling airflow and the exhaust system also deserve inspection, since both are especially tightly packed with other components given the low build height. The driver's overhead guard should be checked for dents too, as it takes the brunt of any contact with low branches.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells 42-70 F
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 65 hp (47.8 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,350 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 219 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,550 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 3,770 cm³correct |
| Bore | 100 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 120 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 17.7correct |
| Injection pressure | 180 barcorrect |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,416 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,445 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,330 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,006 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 320 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,730 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 10 V/2 Rcorrect |
| Forward gears | 10correct |
| Reverse gears | 2correct |
| Front tyres | 6.00-16 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 13.6-28 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 25 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 52 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|---|
| Units built | 102correct |
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat Icorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 27.6 kW/t (48 kW / 1.7 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 44% 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 42-70 F have?
The Renault 42-70 F delivers 65 hp.
How much does the Renault 42-70 F weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,730 kg.
What engine does the Renault 42-70 F have?
4 cylinders, 3,770 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Renault 42-70 F go?
Top speed is 25 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Renault 42-70 F?
3,416 mm × 1,445 mm × 1,330 mm.
When was the Renault 42-70 F built?
Production years: 8/1984–10/1986.
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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