Renault R 3046
Built: 1954–1956 · Series: R-Reihe
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Renault R range – early tractors R 3041, R 3046 and R 7012/R 7013, 22 to 26 kW, four-cylinder engines of 1,997 to 3,140 cm³, petrol or diesel
The R range gathers older Renault tractors whose type designations begin with the letter R followed by a four-digit number; the models covered here, R 3041, R 3046 and R 7012/R 7013, show different sizes within this early type logic through their differing digit sequences. Unlike the later, consistently diesel-powered Renault ranges, the register records petrol engines for two of the three models.
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The register lists here 3 versions with 22.1 to 25.8 kW, or 30 to 35 hp, from four-cylinder engines of 1,997 to 3,140 cm³, a uniform unladen weight of 1,740 kg, lengths from 2,650 to 3,110 mm, widths from 1,204 to 1,520 mm, heights from 1,750 to 1,800 mm and speeds from 1,600 to 2,200 rpm.
With power around 30 to 35 hp and the combination of petrol and diesel engines typical of the period, the R range belongs to Renault's early post-war tractors, which accompanied the shift from horse-drawn work to motorised agriculture on smaller French farms.
On a used R-range tractor, the condition of the engine and carburettor or injection pump depending on the fuel type, rust on the sheet-metal panels and chassis, the condition of the steering and brakes, and the completeness of fittings, which on these early models were often altered or replaced over the decades, all count. Given the age of these tractors, a check for cracks in the cast-iron block and gearbox housing is also worthwhile before any purchase.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Renault R-Reihe
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | petrolcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 35 hp (25.8 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 1,997 cm³correct |
| Bore | 85 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 88 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 6correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,110 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,204 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,750 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,625 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 435 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,740 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4V/1Rcorrect |
| Forward gears | 4correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Front tyres | 5.50 x 16correct |
| Rear tyres | 11 x 28correct |
| Top speed | 23 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 57 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Units built | 3,244correct |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 14.8 kW/t (26 kW / 1.7 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 21% 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 R 3046 have?
The Renault R 3046 delivers 35 hp.
How much does the Renault R 3046 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,740 kg.
What engine does the Renault R 3046 have?
4 cylinders, 1,997 cm³ displacement, Benzin.
How fast does the Renault R 3046 go?
Top speed is 23 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Renault R 3046?
3,110 mm × 1,204 mm × 1,750 mm.
When was the Renault R 3046 built?
Production years: 1954–1956.
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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